Elon Musk’s Empire Under Fire: Can He Save Tesla While Running the Government?
Tesla investors are having a rough time. The company’s stock just plunged over 15% in a single day, adding to a 53% drop since its December peak. That’s a massive $700 billion wiped from Tesla’s market value.
So, what’s causing the chaos? Some say it’s Tesla’s slowing sales and increasing competition. Others think it’s because Musk has too many things on his plate—including his latest, unexpected role as a government leader.
While Tesla struggles, Musk has been busy in Washington, D.C., running a new government department aimed at cutting wasteful spending. Some see it as another bold Musk move. Others? They’re wondering if he’s just too distracted to run Tesla properly.
Musk’s Government Job—A New Distraction?
If running Tesla, SpaceX, X (formerly Twitter), and pushing Dogecoin wasn’t enough, Musk has now taken on a government job. Yes, really.
He’s in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—an initiative started by former President Trump to slash government spending. The goal? To cut waste, merge agencies, and even eliminate some federal programs.
It sounds like something Musk would love. After all, he’s all about efficiency and innovation. But there’s a big problem—Tesla shareholders aren’t thrilled about their CEO running the government instead of focusing on the company’s future.
Tesla Investors Are Starting to Panic
With Tesla’s stock struggling, some investors are calling for Musk to get back to work at Tesla instead of focusing on politics.
“Elon Musk is Tesla’s biggest asset—but also its biggest risk,” one investor recently told Business Insider.
They have a point. Tesla is facing more competition than ever from companies like BYD in China, and sales are slowing. Meanwhile, Musk is firing thousands of government workers instead of working on Tesla’s next big innovation.
That’s making a lot of people nervous.
Musk’s Government Layoffs Spark Public Outrage
Musk’s new government department has already cut thousands of jobs, and the backlash has been intense.
Protesters are furious, and their anger is spilling over into Musk’s business empire. A group called “Tesla Takedown” is urging people to boycott Tesla in response to Musk’s government layoffs. Activists have even started protesting outside Tesla showrooms, hoping to hit Musk where it hurts—his bottom line.
Meanwhile… Musk Is Still Pumping Dogecoin
Even with all this going on, Musk hasn’t lost his obsession with Dogecoin.
He’s still tweeting about the meme cryptocurrency, and every time he does, its value jumps or crashes depending on his words. While some fans love that he’s keeping the crypto dream alive, others wonder why he’s focusing on a joke coin when Tesla’s stock is in freefall.
Political Drama and Power Struggles
Musk’s political career isn’t going smoothly, either.
Reports say he’s clashing with top politicians, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Their argument got so heated that Trump had to step in to calm things down.
And it’s not just in-fighting—legal experts are questioning whether Musk’s government actions are even constitutional. Lawsuits are already being filed against DOGE, and if they gain traction, Musk could find himself in serious legal trouble.
Is Musk in Over His Head?
Right now, it feels like Musk is trying to do everything at once—and it’s starting to show.
Tesla’s stock is tanking. Protests are growing. The government job is causing drama. Dogecoin is still a thing.
For years, Musk has pulled off seemingly impossible feats, from revolutionizing the car industry to landing rockets. But this might be his biggest challenge yet. Can he keep Tesla strong, fix the government, and hype Dogecoin all at the same time?
The world is watching.
