The article discusses the negative impact of Elon Musk's political alignment with Donald Trump on Tesla's sales.
Significant sales drops are reported across various countries, attributed to progressive consumers boycotting Tesla due to Musk's far-right stance and the Trump administration's anti-environmental policies. Starlink, another Musk company, also faces challenges due to international backlash against Musk's political affiliations.
The author argues that Musk's actions have damaged his credibility and squandered his previous achievements, transforming him from a potential world-changer into a modern-day robber baron.
The piece concludes with a lament over Musk's wasted potential.
This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Poor old Elon: what a waste«
