Grand Rapids, MI — Hundreds of protesters lined the sidewalk in front of the Tesla dealership on 29th St. Ave. SE in Grand Rapids on Saturday, March 29, as part of a nationwide demonstration against the electric vehicle giant.
The protest, dubbed “Tesla Takedown,” was one of many held across the country over the weekend in opposition to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s expanding political influence. Specifically, demonstrators targeted Musk’s role as the head of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—a position that has granted him access to sensitive federal data and the authority to shut down entire government agencies in an aggressive push to cut spending.
Musk, whose estimated $340 billion fortune is largely tied to his Tesla holdings, continues to lead the company while simultaneously working alongside former President Donald Trump. Critics argue that his growing influence is a threat to democratic institutions.
Protesters held signs with slogans such as “No Kings, No Felons,” “Don’t Buy Swasticars,” and “Tesla is Funding the Coup.” Organizers say this is just the beginning of a larger movement aiming to challenge Musk’s role in both business and politics.
With additional demonstrations planned, the “Tesla Takedown” movement signals escalating public concern over the intersection of corporate power and government control.
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