Musk's 'Department of Government Efficiency' Sparks Fury as Tesla Showroom Protests Enter Fifth Week
Demos at Tesla showrooms enter fifth week amid continued backlash against Elon Musk's role in slashing federal government staffing and budgets.

Demos at Tesla showrooms against Elon Musk's role have entered their fifth week amid continued backlash over his involvement with DOGE and federal government staffing cuts as head of the Department of Government Efficiency. Nearly 90 Tesla showrooms are participating in protests, with demonstrators calling for Musk to step down from his roles. The protests come after Musk slashed federal government staffing and budgets, drawing criticism from lawmakers and advocacy groups. Musk's involvement with cryptocurrency DOGE has also fueled controversy surrounding his leadership at Tesla.