Tesla Faces Alarming Fall as Musk Ties Fate to America

Tesla, one of the most well-known electric car companies ed by Elon Musk, just shared some tough news. In the first three months of the year, the company made much less money than before. Their total earnings, also known as revenue, dropped by 9%. The money they made just from selling cars dropped even more—by 20%. But the biggest shock came when Tesla said their net income, or profits, fell a massive 71% compared to the same time last year.

That means Tesla earned a lot less than expected. This has made investors and fans very worried. Many experts say the company’s problems go beyond just money. They believe the CEO’s actions and words have also played a role in pushing people away.

Musk’s Role and Public Reaction

Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, has been involved in many other things outside of Tesla lately. One major project he has worked on is with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This department focuses on cutting government spending and making systems faster. While some people agree with this mission, it has led to huge changes. Many social programs have been reduced or removed, and thousands of government workers have lost their jobs.

Because Musk is closely linked to these changes, many people are upset. Some have even gone as far as protesting outside Tesla stores. Others have said they won’t buy Tesla cars anymore. There have even been cases where Tesla owners tried to hide the fact they drive a Tesla, worried about being judged.

On top of that, shareholders—people who own a piece of the company—are getting more nervous. Tesla’s stock, or share price, has dropped by about half in recent months. Many blame Musk for being distracted. His work with DOGE has taken up a lot of his time, and people feel he hasn’t been focusing enough on Tesla.

Musk’s Bold Claim About America and Tesla

In a recent call with investors, Musk addressed the issues and made a bold statement. He promised to spend more time with Tesla moving forward. He said he will reduce the time he spends on DOGE and only work on it one or two days a week starting next month.

But the most surprising part of the call was something Musk said about the future of Tesla and the United States. He warned, “If the ship of America goes down, Tesla will go with it.” This powerful statement means that he believes Tesla’s success depends heavily on the country doing well.

According to Musk, his government work isn’t about personal interest but about protecting the future. He believes that cutting waste and fraud in the government is necessary to keep both America and Tesla strong. “I think the right thing to do is fight the waste and fraud and try to get the country back on the right track,” Musk said.

Tesla also confirmed that it is working on new, cheaper electric vehicles and plans to release them soon. While this news gave the stock a small boost, the overall financial report still left many worried.

For now, Tesla remains the top electric vehicle company in the U.S., and it plays a major role in helping people move away from gas-powered cars. But with falling profits, growing public protests, and its CEO under pressure, the road ahead could be bumpy.