I agree with the above, but I'd go a bit further.

Musk has been very publicly acting as an online edgelord, intentionally pushing the line with childish/unfunny humour and Q-curious commentary. The problem is exacerbated in the case of Tesla because Musk is synonymous with the brand.


Beyond the politics issue (which is a very real concern), how many people dropping serious money on a luxury vehicle want to be associated with a CEO who is commenting on the 'tiny testicles' of X person, and otherwise acting as a public fool?

The politics issue is also more than a left-right problem. If I can help it, I'd avoid being associated with a CEO that has been publicly cozying up to the Russian side in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and who has very publicly advocated for infantile and Russia-friendly peace solutions to the invasion (subsequent to at least one private call with Putin, no less). Left-right has nothing to do with it.

None of this is helpful for a automaker trying to increase its footprint.

I bought a very small position in Tesla way back when it was $40 a share, and got a ridiculous (and lucky/unjustified) return. I was also tempted to buy a Tesla for a spell. Both the stock and car are now a hard no go for me. I'm not the only one.