'Musk Must Fall': Nationwide Protest to Take Place on Elon Musk's Birthday
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Mass protests across the country are being scheduled for Tesla CEO Elon Musk's birthday on June 28, led by the Tesla Takedown movement.
Despite no longer being part of the government, Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) policies and his continued impact as a private citizen are still being felt across the country, from mass governmental layoffs to his involvement in running companies with large government contracts.
The "Musk Must Fall" protests are planned for cities across the country, including in "red" states of Texas, Missouri, Georgia, and Ohio, with the Tesla Takedown team saying: "And our birthday gift to the Broligarch in Chief? A global party with one powerful message: Musk Must Fall."
Tesla has been contacted via email for comment.
New Yorkers gathered outside the Tesla dealership in the Meat Packing district in Manhattan to protest against Elon Musk and his actions with DOGE, 3/29/25.
New Yorkers gathered outside the Tesla dealership in the Meat Packing district in Manhattan to protest against Elon Musk and his actions with DOGE, 3/29/25.
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Why It Matters
Musk retains a lot of power over global politics as he is capable of endless donations to political parties and aiding in message amplification as the owner of X (formerly Twitter).
According to public polls, he was an unpopular member of the Trump administration and, since leaving, has been in a public feud with President Donald Trump. Despite some political commentators recommending that Democrats try to win Musk and his billions over to their side, these protests show that Musk is still a deeply unpopular figure in American politics.
What To Know
Tesla Takedown protest in New York, March 29, 2025.
Tesla Takedown protest in New York, March 29, 2025.
Andrea Renault/STAR MAX/IPx
Protests are planned for June 28 in 15 states: Virginia, California, Washington, Florida, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Texas, Idaho, Ohio, Missouri, as well as the District of Columbia. There are also protests planned overseas in the UK.
These protests come amid a social media spat between President Trump and Musk. Musk has accused Trump of not being able to win the election without him, and Trump has threatened to pull government money for Musk's companies, such as SpaceX and Starlink.
The Tesla Takedown team disputes the idea that Musk is no longer part of the current administration, saying: "Elon is still deeply tied to the Trump regime, still fueling conspiracies and fascist rhetoric, and still using his immense wealth to warp government policy and buy elections around the globe."
These protests have been occurring outside of Tesla showrooms since Trump was inaugurated on January 20. Tesla Takedown is a non-violent movement and is not related to incidents in the U.S. where some Tesla cars and dealerships have been vandalized.
The Trump administration has said that Tesla vandalism is "domestic terrorism," and the FBI has launched a task force to target attacks on Teslas and their dealerships.
What People Are Saying
Tesla Takedown: "On June 28—Elon's birthday—let's celebrate everything we've achieved and recommit to the long fight still ahead."
An FBI spokesperson told Newsweek for a previous article: "The FBI is committed to protecting the U.S. from many threats including terrorism, violent crime, drug trafficking, and cyberattacks. We will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners here in the U.S. and internationally to detect and counter potential dangers. All our work is focused on providing safer communities for our citizens every day."
What Happens Next
The protests will take place on June 28. Other anti-Trump protests are planned for June 14, Trump's birthday.
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