Several photos ofTesla carssporting logos ofrival companieshave gone viral as owners seemingly scramble to distance themselves fromthe controversial figure ofElon Musk, in an effort toavoid vandalism.
The tech mogul is in the middle of a social media storm because of his political ties to the current President of the United States and his role as the chief of the government’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
HighlightsPhotos showing Tesla owners replacing logos to distance from Elon Musk went viral.Cars were seen with logos of brands like Toyota and Honda to avoid harassment.Others argue the measure is due to Musk’s involvement in politics.
Fearing becoming the target of harassment, Tesla drivers havebeen spottedrebranding their vehicles with logos from car manufacturers such as Toyota, Mazda, Honda, and others.
“Imagine harassing a random person because of what a billionaire is doing,” one user wrote.
“I genuinely feel sorry for most Tesla owners. They didn’t know it would turn out like this,” another said.
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Photos of Tesla owners replacing their cars’ logos go viral as netizens believe they’re trying to protect their vehicles from vandalism
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Thepictures, shared earlier in the month, elicited as much mockery as they did debate, with usersgoing back and forth onthe real motive behind the Tesla car owners’ bizarre decision.
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While some believe the logo swaps served as a defensive move against potential vandalism, others believe the real motive is rooted in embarrassment over Elon Musk’spolarizing involvementin politics.
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For instance, one user urged thecarowners to “Just put a large print sticker on it that says: ‘I honestly didn’t understand he was such an idiot. I never would have supported him if I did.’”
“Many Tesla owners bought their vehicles years ago whenElonwasn’t involved in politics at all,” another stated.
“Can’t blame them for still driving the cars now.It’s not thatallTesla ownerscanjustsell their cars at discounted prices now and buy another brand.”
Tesla’s brand hasbeen associatedwith Musk’s involvement as part of Donald Trump’s government
Critics have expressed concern at Musk and other business leaders being prominently featured during Trump’s inauguration ceremony, sparking a wider debate about the role of these figures in shaping government policy.
DOGE’s policies have motivatedseveral protestsin the last few months, with the latest occurring today (March 10) outside a Tesla dealership in Manhattan.
“Musk has got to go!” The demonstrators were heard chanting in the clip while holding signs that read “Democracy, not Oligarchy” and “Stop the Coup,” alluding to Elon Musk’s role as an unelected Special Government Employee (SGE).
“Buyer’s remorse.” Netizens took to social media to poke fun at the car owners’ attempt to distance themselves from Elon Musk
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