Tesla investors just got put through the wringer this quarter—we’re talking a 35% nosedive that vaporized billions in value almost overnight. Remember when Tesla could do no wrong? Those days feel like ancient history now.
This isn’t your typical “bad earnings report” slump. Nope—this meltdown has Elon’s fingerprints all over it. His new side gig helping Trump slash government budgets through that “DOGE” initiative (seriously, that name?) has turned Tesla into a political punching bag. Protesters aren’t just waving signs anymore—they’re throwing bricks through showroom windows. The FBI had to step in after some whackjob tried to torch a charging station in Ohio last week.
Here’s why regular investors are sweating:
- Every time Musk tweets about “streamlining government,” another hedge fund dumps Tesla stock
- Trump’s looming “liberation day” tariffs (whatever that means) could kneecap EV supply chains.
Meanwhile, Wall Street’s playing musical chairs with their portfolios. The S&P’s down too, but Tesla’s getting obliterated compared to everyone else. Analysts can’t decide if this is a buying opportunity or the start of a full-blown collapse.
The million-dollar question: Is Elon:
A) Playing 4D chess with some master plan we can’t see?
B) Completely lost the plot chasing political clout?
C) About to pull another “funding secured” stunt to stop the bleeding?
My gut says Tesla’s too big to fail, but man—this feels different than past dips. That cult-like investor faith is cracking. When your CEO becomes more famous for budget cuts than Cybertrucks, maybe it’s time to ask some hard questions.
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