<br><br>**Musk's Musk-Strike How Right-Wing Politics Are Sinking Tesla's Stock**<br><br>As I sat in my favorite coffee shop, scrolling through Twitter, I couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation. Elon Musk, once an invincible figure, was now facing a crisis that threatened to sink his beloved Tesla. The issue wasn't just the usual rumors and controversies surrounding the company – it was something much deeper. Something with the power to deter potential customers and send Tesla's stock plummeting.<br><br>As I delved into the latest annual update of Musk's car company, one thing became clear the risks were piling up faster than a snowball rolling down a hill. However, what stood out like a sore thumb was the complete absence of any mention of Musk's full-bore entry into right-wing politics. It was as if he had taken a page straight from the marketing playbook and decided to ignore the elephant in the room.<br><br>Businesses should avoid getting involved in politics, said New York brand consultant Robert Passikoff, echoing the wisdom of the ages. People will stop buying your products. And boy, is he right.<br><br>According to research firm Jato Dynamics, Tesla sales had plummeted 45% in Europe in January alone. The numbers were particularly concerning in Germany and France, where sales fell by a whopping 60%. It wasn't just the overall decline that was worrying – it was the breakdown for Tesla's individual models. Sales of the Model 3 dropped 33%, even though that car wasn't being updated and there was no reason for buyers to wait.<br><br>But what was behind this sudden and inexplicable downturn? Was it the usual competition from other electric vehicle manufacturers, or was something more sinister at play?<br><br>As I dug deeper into the story, I discovered a trail of breadcrumbs leading straight to Musk's doorstep. His decision to back Donald Trump's presidential campaign had been risky enough, but then he doubled down by pursuing a slash-and-burn strategy as head of Trump's government efficiency team and taking his political revolution and incendiary talk abroad.<br><br>He had backed the far-right, pro-Russian, anti-Muslim party in Germany, called the British prime minister an evil tyrant who runs a police state, and stated recently about a US neighbor and major Tesla market, Canada is not a real country. The backlash had been fierce, with protesters besieging Tesla showrooms, vandalizing vehicles, and plastering bumper stickers with sayings like, I bought it before Elon went nuts.<br><br>As I finished my latte and closed my laptop, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. What would happen to Tesla's stock? Would Musk's antics send the company into a tailspin from which it could never recover?<br><br>However, as Morningstar's Seth Goldstein pointed out, boycotts have a habit of fizzling out, and buying a car is too big a decision and costs too much to make them successful targets. So, what does this mean for Musk and Tesla?<br><br>In conclusion, Musk's full-bore entry into right-wing politics has risked turning off potential customers and sending Tesla's stock plummeting. It serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of keeping your brand separate from your personal beliefs – or else you might just find yourself in a world of trouble.<br><br>**Takeaway** Separate your personal beliefs from your business decisions to avoid losing credibility with your customers and stakeholders.<br><br>**Keywords** Tesla, Elon Musk, right-wing politics, boycotts, sales, marketing, brand management.
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