Tesla sales plunged by more than half last month in several European countries in a sign that Elon Musk could struggle to revive the company after he shifts from his Washington cost-cutting work to day-to-day operations again.

Tesla (TSLA) has long been the undisputed leader of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, but its brand no longer shines with the same electric glow. CEO Elon Musk’s controversial ties with President Donald Trump and growing political entanglements in 2025 have rubbed many the wrong way.

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Elon Musk is officially returning as Tesla CEO after a four-month hiatus during which he advised the U.S. government. Rumors suggest Tesla’s sales and brand image declined during his absence,

President Donald Trump‘s new budget proposal would give SpaceX, Elon Musk‘s rocket company, a huge payday—despite making steep cuts to many areas of government spending. Trump said in the proposal, sent to Congress Friday,

DOGE leading figure Elon Musk discusses his friendship with President Donald Trump on ‘My View with Lara Trump,’ airing Saturday.

I’m sure you’ve seen a lot of horrific things. So to be called a Nazi by people, to be made out to be this monster, that must be really hard for you.” “It’s a relentless propaganda campaign, which obviously President Trump has experienced for a very long time,