The article discusses the disillusionment experienced by Tesla owners, particularly entrepreneurs like Mike Schwede, as they grapple with CEO Elon Musk's political support for Donald Trump and right-wing ideologies. Schwede reflects on how this shift has transformed the perception of driving a Tesla, once a symbol of innovation, into a political statement. He initiates a personal protest by donating to anti-racism and LGBTQ foundations for every kilometer he drives, expressing that this is his way of addressing the influence he feels he lacks.
I got so many thumbs-up. When Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, became a supporter of Donald Trump, Schwede's thoughts about his car changed.
You kind of sit in a right-wing car, without having any power to influence this. That's my way of revenge.
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