The “Tesla Takedown” protests against Elon Musk have taken a bizarre turn, with demonstrators struggling to explain their own motives. Conservative commentator Dave Rubin recently highlighted clips of interviews by Lionel McGloin, who questioned protesters at a New York City Tesla event. The footage shows activists dancing to disco music, banging pots and pans, and holding signs comparing Musk to Hitler—but failing to articulate clear reasons for their anger.
Many protesters couldn’t answer basic questions about Tesla’s role in American manufacturing or electric vehicle innovation. When asked about tax credits for eco-friendly cars—a policy conservatives often criticize—they dodged or defaulted to vague insults. Rubin mocked the chaos, calling the demonstrations “brain-dead political theater” fueled by leftist media lies and radical teachers.
Rubin argued the protests mirror other coordinated left-wing campaigns, like pro-Hamas rallies, where useful idiots parrot slogans without understanding the issues. He noted the irony of attacking Musk, who’s cutting government waste through Trump’s DOGE program, while these activists likely benefit from big-government policies. The protests have included violent acts, like arson in Germany, but most consist of performative outrage.
Despite claims Tesla’s stock is plummeting, Musk remains focused on delivering affordable electric cars and streamlining bureaucracy. Counterprotesters at several rallies waved Trump flags and praised Musk’s patriotism. Fox News host Sean Hannity even launched a Tesla giveaway to counter the “unhinged mob.”
Rubin emphasized that while peaceful protest is a right, this movement exposes the left’s growing irrationality. He joked that dancing to the “electric slide” while protesting electric cars sums up their cognitive dissonance. For conservatives, these protests aren’t just silly—they’re a warning about the radicalism poisoning American discourse.
The Tesla Takedown fizzles because hardworking Americans see through the hysteria. Musk’s push for innovation and smaller government aligns with conservative values, making these protests a losing battle. As Rubin put it: “They’re not saving democracy—they’re throwing tantrums because their woke utopia is crumbling.”
