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The Fall of Tesla: Musk's Monopoly, Trump's Politicking, and a Growing Rebellion
Chris Spencer
While America grapples with the growing financial hegemony of tech billionaires and corporations' unfettered monopolization of power, the fascist-spectacular rise of Elon Musk and his electric vehicle and space empire, Tesla, has come under rigorous examination. The fickle volatility of Tesla stocks, particularly the calamitous drop of 91% from their peaks in the 2024 election rally (Saul, 2025), has sparked a domino chain of protests, financial volatility, and outrage from the public. Elon Musk's close identification with erstwhile President Donald Trump, who is striving to trash the American government using his (Musk’s) Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), signals an unsettling new trajectory for American democracy-albeit one that is just as readily prone to descending into a corporate-dominated dystopia.
An extremely visceral backlash has been spreading like a grass fire above and beyond the back-and-forth on Wall Street and within political circles: auto vandalism aimed at Tesla's. These violent protests-from the destruction of Tesla's cars to arson-are not singular incidents but are part of a movement to counter the growing monopoly of Musk's empire and the oligarchic control that seems to be festering in the belly of America's future. As this article will illustrate, the growing public outcry against Tesla's actions, combined with the sobering decline of government competence under Trump's administration, signals a profound shift toward corporate autocracy-a shift that may be irreversible. The cars are (accurately) seen as an avenue of Government Fascism wedging itself into America and the Globe.Tesla's Rollercoaster Journey: The Collapse of a Tech Empire
Tesla's financial trajectory has long been regarded as emblematic of America's technology-driven economy, with Musk at its peak as the new industrialist. At its peak, Tesla's stock hit unforgivable heights driven by the unimagined demand for clean energy, EVs, and the dream of a greener future. However, on March 15, 2025, that once-untouchable titan has come crashing down. The company's shares plummeted by an astonishing 91%, driven by a combination of factors, including increasing production costs, regulatory problems, and mounting public disapproval of Musk's leadership style (Saul, 2025). This precipitous decline from grace threatens Musk's business empire and raises fundamental questions about the sustainability of Tesla's model in a more competitive market.
Musk's control over Tesla is more than that of the owner of a motor vehicle firm. Tesla's ventures into other areas-everything from space exploration via SpaceX to developing autonomous car technologies-make it the focal point of a technology revolution. However, as the voices of critics are heard louder in protesting against the company, particularly concerning workers' rights and how the company treats them, it becomes clear that the very foundation of Musk's kingdom is beginning to crack. The unbridled violent foray of Tesla into several other domains has led to a situation where Musk's enterprises are not only destabilizing markets but also endangering the lives of ordinary workers and consumers.
Trump's Political Vision and the DOGE Initiative
On the other hand, Donald Trump's political vision for 2025 is long overbearing America's political horizon. In his effort to consolidate his hold on authority and justify the operations of the government, Trump has brought on board the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)-a government department charged with privatizing core functions and putting them under the control of institutions like Tesla. The DOGE initiative is a brazen assault on democratic ideals and separation of powers. Instead of working for the public good, this plan would privatize essential services and place control of America's infrastructure in the hands of billionaires like Musk.
The intersection of business politics and political influence embodied in Trump and Musk is a mortal threat to American democracy. Under the guise of "efficiency," Trump seeks to dismantle crucial government agencies and give excessive authority to corporate entities on issues from energy policy to transportation networks. This Fascism is part of a pattern of centralizing power that has occurred elsewhere in the world, where unchained corporate power has led to authoritarian regimes. As Musk's dominance of the American government becomes more incredible, the specter of corporate dictatorship weighs in the balance.
Tesla Vandalism and Protests: A Rising Wave of Insurrection
As Tesla's empire unravels and public outrage over Musk's governance increases, there has been an outbreak of insurrection. In America's major cities, protests turned violent, and protesters turned to vandalism against Tesla's fleet of electric vehicles. These acts, like defacing Tesla vehicles with paint and bricks and burning some of the vehicles, demonstrate the growing frustration with Musk's business tactics and his growing government domination.
As reported by CNN, some of the Tesla cars have been targeted by high-profile acts of vandalism by perpetrators who are outraged by the company's treatment of employees, the environmental price tag of its manufacturing process, and Musk's growing political influence (CNN, 2025). These protests are not about the price of a vehicle or Tesla's stock prices-they are about a more significant backlash against a system that has allowed the wealthiest segments of society to accumulate staggering wealth while millions of Americans suffer economically. The destruction is representative of a more significant uprising against oligarchic rule symbolized by individuals such as Musk and Trump.
It is evident that these demonstrations are not just about dissatisfaction with Tesla's business practices. They are a clear indication of a broader societal rejection of the increasing dominance of corporate power in American society. As wealth inequality continues to widen and the influence of billionaires grows, more and more Americans are awakening to the fact that their democracy is under siege. The collapse of Tesla, coupled with Trump's relentless efforts to dismantle government institutions, serves as a stark warning that the nation is teetering towards an era of corporate autocracy.
Tesla's Vandalism: A Resounding Call for Justice
The vandalism of Teslas is just one manifestation of the simmering anger and frustration with which numerous Americans perceive corporate elites. With more cases coming to light of attempts at sabotage against Tesla cars, it is evident that they are not random but reflective of a more significant movement that seeks to target the heart of the capitalist system on which people like Musk have thrived. To others, Tesla represents the epitome of unchecked corporate influence: a company that has exploited workers, had questionable environmental policies, and sought to corner the market for electric cars.
However, the protest of Tesla is also deeply connected with issues of economic injustice and corporate control. With the American government heading towards privatization and Musk at the forefront, it is clear that the American public's anger is not just directed at a single company but at a system that has allowed billionaires to amass such massive wealth by making money at the cost of workers. The destruction of Tesla cars is thus not merely a declaration of war against a company but a desperate call for justice in a world rigged against the commoner.
The Dangers of a Corporate-Controlled Future
Tesla's rise, Musk's augmented authority, and Trump's subversion of the United States government created the conditions for a precarious new future-where the fate of tens of millions of Americans hangs in the hands of a few oligarchs. As Musk expands his empire and Trump persists with his business-friendly policies, the American people must consider whether they will stand idly by while their democracy is being substituted with corporate government.
Tesla shares declined, but the underlying trends of oligarchic dominance are still in place. Each day, the hold of power in the hands of political elites and technology giants tightens, and America's democracy holds an ever-growing doubt about its future. The destruction of Tesla's vehicles is a sobering reminder that the people are not helpless about this change. However, will the protests be enough to stem the tide of corporate control, or will billionaires govern the country with little regard for the presence of mere human beings?
A Dark Future on the Horizon
This is a moment when the country stands at such a crossroads that the future is cloudy. As the partnership between Musk and Trump strengthens, the idea of an America dominated by corporate masters grows more real. Tesla's collapse, the intensification of protests, and the growing outrage of the people all point toward one inescapable fact: America teeters on the brink of a new era. In this era, the wants of the few precede the needs of the many. Whether that future is preordained or if the will of the American people can recapture their democracy will be decided by the following few years' events. Will the nation let figures like Musk and Trump determine its destiny, or will it get up and demand something more fair?
The obvious comparison draws startling parallels between the rise of Elon Musk and Donald Trump and the state and corporate power consolidation of fascist regimes like those exercised by Mussolini and Hitler. Musk's Tesla, the symbol of innovation and clean energy, has become a target of public ire with its stock falling by a whopping 91% in 2025 because of regulatory issues, production costs, and Musk's dubious leadership. This autumn follows the collapse of industrial heavyweights Volkswagen and I.G. Farben, who were deeply entwined with Nazi Germany's fascist government.
Similarly, Trump's establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) seeks to privatize critical functions of the state, replicating the fascist template of fusing state and corporate power. The riotous protests and acts of vandalism against Tesla vehicles are an overall societal refusal of oligarchic rule, resonating with past opposition to authoritarianism. The article threatens a dystopian reality where corporate autocracy led by the likes of Musk and Trump threatens the dismantling of democracy, in which the destiny of millions rests in the hands of a few billionaires. The parallels with Mussolini's corporatism and Hitler's reliance on industrial giants serve to underscore the dangers of unchecked corporate power and the erosion of democratic institutions.
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The Fall of Tesla: Musk's Monopoly, Trump's Politicking, and a Growing Rebellion
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