Protests targeting Elon Musk's Tesla company erupted across the U.S., Canada, and Europe over the weekend, allegedly part of a grassroots movement against Musk, DOGE, and the Trump administration. However, claims suggest the protests are funded and organized by wealthy enemies of Donald Trump, leading to accusations of astroturfing.
Key Points
Protests erupted targeting Elon Musk's Tesla company
Allegations of astroturfing by wealthy enemies of Donald Trump
Organized by left-leaning advocacy groups with toolkits provided
Claims of top-down coordination and scripted chants raised suspicions
Pros
Highlighting potential astroturfing tactics in activist movements