Tesla Sued by French Drivers: Anger Over Elon Musk’s Right-Wing Politics

The French have a seasoned eye for spotting Nazis, thanks to their historical encounters during World War II.

Thus, when a group of French Tesla owners come together to sue the company because it represents “extreme-right” ideologies, their concerns are not easily dismissed. However, a Tesla attorney will soon be tasked with doing just that.

In a bold legal move that essentially brands Elon Musk as a Nazi sympathizer, these Tesla owners are seeking to terminate their leases and recover their legal expenses. Their rationale? They believe that owning a Tesla now carries a stigma of political extremism.

The law firm GKA, representing these clients, states that these individuals purchased their vehicles under the impression they were supporting innovation and environmental sustainability. They had no clue they’d be perceived as driving the contemporary equivalent of a 1940s Mercedes-Benz.

It’s also worth noting the historical context of Ford, as Henry Ford himself was known for his anti-Semitic views and Nazi sympathies.

Tesla Faces Lawsuit Due to Elon Musk’s Alleged Far-Right Leanings

The controversy around Tesla has escalated due to Musk’s apparent public alignment with far-right ideologies. He openly made Nazi salutes at a rally for Trump’s inauguration and has supported ultra-conservative political figures in Europe through phone-ins at their events.

Given that the typical demographic for electric vehicles tends to skew more liberal, Musk’s actions seem particularly out of step with his customer base. His decisions appear to lack foresight.

Musk’s journey into what has been described as a drug-enhanced fascist frenzy, coupled with his eventual clash with Trump, has alienated people across the entire political spectrum. Tesla’s reputation has plummeted, impacting sales of their much-touted but widely criticized Cybertruck. The truck’s design and the controversy surrounding Musk have made it and him unpopular.

It’s interesting to note how Musk initially garnered significant public favor with minimal effort, only to squander it swiftly. Allegations suggest drugs like ketamine played a role in his erratic behavior.

Tesla’s sales in Europe have not just declined; they’ve plummeted, with last month recording a halving of sales. Vehicle resale values are also tumbling, leading to significant financial woes for the company and its stakeholders.

The plaintiffs claim that Musk’s overt shift to right-wing extremism has drastically reduced their enjoyment of their vehicles. Although this may seem like a trivial complaint at first, it’s a significant issue for those who have invested heavily in a brand now tarnishing their personal reputations.

According to their attorney, Patrick Klugman, Musk has disrupted their “peaceful possession of the thing sold.”

This lawsuit may be unprecedented in automotive history, where a CEO’s erratic and drug-influenced social media behavior could lead to legal action from customers who feel their reputations are damaged simply by owning a vehicle from his company.