Elon Musk alleges a coordinated campaign funded by prominent figures like George Soros is targeting Tesla. He names specific activist groups behind recent protests. Musk's claims remain unverified, amid vandalism incidents and Tesla's fluctuating public perception and stock performance.

Musk’s active participation in his official role at DOGE in President Donald Trump's administration has been followed by several protests at or near Tesla showrooms in the US.

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has pointed fingers at prominent left-wing figures, including billionaire philanthropist George Soros and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, accusing them of financially backing nationwide protests against his electric vehicle company.