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USA Today
05-04-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Bette Midler sells Tesla, calls it a 'symbol of racism, greed and ignorance'
Bette Midler sells Tesla, calls it a 'symbol of racism, greed and ignorance' Show Caption Hide Caption Bette Midler says she wishes she sued Lindsey Lohan for leaving sitcom Bette Midler, 78, has revealed that she "regrets" not suing Lindsey Lohan for ditching her series 'Bette.' Lohan was just 13 years old at the time. unbranded - Entertainment Bette Midler is getting rid of her Tesla in protest of the car company's founder, Elon Musk. Midler ‒ the outspoken star of screen and stage, whose politics lean left ‒ shared the news with fans in an Instagram post Wednesday. "What a joyful day!" a picture Midler posted said. "I sold my (gulp) Tesla! No longer do I have to drive a symbol of racism, greed and ignorance! Life is suddenly so much better!!" Midler's comments were seemingly made in reference to Musk's involvement in President Donald Trump's second administration as the Tesla and SpaceX founder seeks to dramatically reshape American government by reducing the size and scope of federal departments and agencies. Sheryl Crow waves goodbye to towed Tesla car after slamming 'President Musk': See video The world's richest man has led the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. He has been the subject of frequent criticism and backlash over his efforts to slash federal jobs and cut costs at a rapid speed. Midler isn't the only celebrity to sell or tow their Tesla car. In a Valentine's Day Instagram post, liberal country legend Sheryl Crow ditched her Tesla. In an Instagram post, Crow is shown standing on the street while her car is towed. She waves as the Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman song "Time To Say Goodbye" plays in the background. Elon Musk doubles-down on calling Sen. Mark Kelly a 'traitor' "My parents always said… you are who you hang out with," Crow wrote on Instagram. "There comes a time when you have to decide who you are willing to align with. So long Tesla." Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly also made headlines when he revealed that he got rid of his Tesla vehicle in a video last month, replacing the car with a white Chevrolet Tahoe SUV. President Donald Trump, Bette Midler have yearslong feud Midler and President Trump have shared a yearslong feud, stretching back before Trump took office for the first time. In June 2019, Trump slammed Midler after she apologized for sharing a fake quote attributed to him in the late 1990s. "Washed up psycho @BetteMidler was forced to apologize for a statement she attributed to me that turned out to be totally fabricated by her in order to make 'your great president' look really bad," he posted on Twitter, now known as X. "He certainly knew his crowd," Midler tweeted. She deleted the tweet and apologized. Contributing: Rebecca Morin
USA Today
15-02-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Sheryl Crow waves goodbye to towed Tesla car after slamming 'President Musk': See video
Sheryl Crow waves goodbye to towed Tesla car after slamming 'President Musk': See video Show Caption Hide Caption Musk defends 'deleting' entire agencies amid rising criticism Elon Musk pledged to find $1 trillion in savings in the government. But some have accused him of letting politics drive his decision-making. Sheryl Crow wants to have some fun and is known to soak up the sun, but now she's done with Elon Musk. The left-leaning country singer, known for hits like "Soak Up The Sun" and "All I Want to Do" is ditching her electric vehicle, which are popular among some environmentalists, over Tesla owner Musk's affiliation with President Donald Trump. In an Instagram post Friday, Crow is shown standing on the street while her car is towed. She waves as the Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman song "Time To Say Goodbye" plays in the background. "My parents always said… you are who you hang out with," Crow wrote in her caption. "There comes a time when you have to decide who you are willing to align with. So long Tesla." Sheryl Crow gets candid about sexual harassment, depression and fighting cancer in new documentary She continued: "Money donated to @npr, which is under threat by President Musk, in hopes that the truth will continue to find its way to those willing to know the truth." More: Graffiti and middle fingers: Tesla Cybertrucks have become a political statement The comments are in reference to Musk's entrance into Washington as President Trump's second term is underway. Musk says he wants to reshape American government by dramatically reducing the size and scope of federal departments and agencies. Sheryl Crow's comments in reference to Elon Musk's involvement with Trump administration Musk, the world's richest man, is currently head of Trump's newly created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Crow has long been critical of Trump, suggesting that he "undermines" America in an interview with The Syndey Morning Herald in 2017. Musk creates new power base in Washington with takeover of US agencies "How can someone work every single day to make sure the country is divided? It breaks my heart," she said at the time, adding that "He undermines it (America) with his ... I want to say ineptitude but unfortunately it's deeper than that." "I think most of the things he stands for are completely antithetical to what the US is based on and founded on, the dreams of the people that founded this country and the backs that this community was built on," she added during the Morning Herald interview.
