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Global anti-Elon Musk protests planned at nearly 200 Tesla showroom locations
- Protests are planned at over 200 Tesla locations globally on Saturday as part of the Tesla Takedown’s Global Day of Action against Elon Musk's actions with the US federal government.
- Organizers aim to oppose Musk's decisions through protests in front of Tesla showrooms, criticizing layoffs, budget cuts, and Musk's involvement with the government.
- The movement urges people to refrain from buying Tesla vehicles, sell Tesla stock, and join the protest against Musk's practices.
- Musk's actions have negatively impacted Tesla's financial performance, resulting in stock declines and decreased sales, alongside public backlash and protests.
- The anti-Tesla sentiment has led to widespread protests in locations like New York and Chicago, with social media influencers amplifying the movement.
- The group, Tesla Takedown, has distanced itself from violent actions targeting Tesla facilities, emphasizing non-violent grassroots protest principles.
- The FBI has labelled vandals as 'domestic terrorists', leading to arrests in cases of attacks against Tesla showrooms involving molotov cocktails.
- Despite condemning violence, Tesla Takedown organizers anticipate a large turnout for the upcoming protests on Saturday at various global locations.
- The movement plans to hold 213 protests worldwide, including international locations in countries such as Australia, Finland, and Germany.
- Organizers aim to send a strong message against what they perceive as negative impacts of Elon Musk’s actions through these demonstrations.
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