Elon Musk’s Wild Ride in 2025: Tesla Protests, DOGE Drama, and More

Elon Musk is no stranger to headlines, but 2025 has kicked things up a notch. As of March 12, Tesla is facing a rough patch with protests dubbed the "Tesla Takedown" popping up across the U.S. and beyond. Sparked by Musk’s role in the Trump administration, these events aim to tank Tesla’s stock—which, by the way, has already plummeted from $479.86 in December to $230.58 this week. That’s a jaw-dropping 52% drop, fueled by declining sales and tough competition.

Then there’s his gig leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump initiative to slash federal spending. Musk’s been shaking things up, canceling contracts and ruffling feathers, but it’s not all smooth sailing—lawsuits are piling up, with critics crying foul over conflicts of interest and legal gray areas. Picture Musk at the White House in a MAGA cap, defending his “common sense” cuts, while unions and states push back hard.

Tesla’s not the only story, though. SpaceX keeps chugging along, launching rockets and eyeing Mars, a bright spot amid the chaos. Meanwhile, X is stumbling, with users dropping off and tech glitches galore. Oh, and legal headaches? Musk’s still battling the SEC over his X takeover and a voided $56 billion Tesla payout.
It’s a whirlwind for Musk—protests, politics, and plummeting stocks on one side, SpaceX soaring on the other. Love him or hate him, the man’s 2025 is anything but boring.