The Explainer

Could Tesla protests spark the end of Musk's car company?


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For the modern driver who wanted to signal their willingness to go green, Elon Musk’s Tesla was the brand to drive. But now, as he becomes a powerful figure in Donald Trump’s White House and implements deep public sector job cuts, is he in danger of sacrificing his car company in the process? In recent weeks, we have seen everything from declining sales for Tesla as well as protests against the brand, including vandalism against vehicles. Our reporter David Mac Redmond joins us to explain.



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