President Trump recently announced his intentions to buy a Tesla, just as Elon Musk’s beloved electric vehicle empire is experiencing a nosedive that would make even a skilled pilot dizzy. After one of the worst sell-offs in Tesla’s history, Trump is swooping in to play the hero for his billionaire buddy, citing a wave of ‘Radical Left Lunatics’ attempting to boycott the brand.

But let’s unpack this narrative. The Tesla stocks have plummeted 45% in 2025 alone and, on a recent Monday, they dropped over 15% to a shocking $222.15. This isn’t just a casual dip; it reflects widespread worry about the future of not just Tesla, but also the bizarre political circus Musk has decided to leap into. The electric vehicle market is facing fierce competition, especially from rivals capitalizing on new technologies in China. It looks like Musk’s close association with Trump and other right-wing figures may not be resonating well with his usually well-heeled, progressive clientele.

In the land of Teslas and tech, protesters have turned showrooms into battlegrounds, voicing their discontent and sometimes even vandalizing vehicles to send a message. One Tesla owner reportedly sported a bumper sticker saying, “I bought it before Elon went nuts”. Oof. That has to sting.

Let’s also talk about the lovely neighborhood of California, a Tesla gold mine. They’re witnessing a sharp decline in sales, marking their first annual global sales drop last year. The latest from Europe has them sinking 45% too, with analysts projecting even more disappointing deliveries in 2025. This is classic Musk: a million-dollar rocket scientist, but when it comes to PR that sticks, he can’t seem to get his bearings.

Oh, and did we mention that amidst all this, Musk is trying to slash federal jobs through a new initiative ominously named the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE? Because apparently that’s a thing now. Newsflash: Nobody is getting all warm and fuzzy about a company led by the poster child for extravagant capitalism slashing jobs while refusing to stand firm against fascist ideologies. Good luck selling your cars with that baggage, Elon.

In short, while Trump may want to own a Tesla like the rest of us, the idea of being associated with a brand that’s spiraling down seems like a troubling ride. Can Musk navigate his way out of this mess, or is he destined to crash and burn? This story is far from over, and as Tesla drives into unprecedented rivalry, one thing is clear: loyalties may not be enough to keep the wheels turning in the long run.