Musk suggested over the weekend, without evidence, that Hoffman and other Democratic donors were responsible for recent protests outside of Tesla dealerships across the globe.

Hoffman denied the claim as another smear from a delusional man searching for a scapegoat: "I never funded anyone for Tesla protests."

Elon Musk and Reid Hoffman are embroiled in a dispute as Musk accuses Hoffman of funding anti-Tesla protests, which Hoffman denies. Musk’s allegations come amid rising consumer backlash against Tesla.

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, blamed fellow billionaires George Soros, Reid Hoffman and the ActBlue fundraising organization over recent protests targeting his firm Tesla, citing an “investigation”—though it’s unclear what investigation he’s referencing.

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.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is blaming ActBlue funders for financing the campaign that has led to a recent string of vandalism against Tesla vehicles and charging stations across the country.