Tesla Stock Dives 6% Ahead Of Possible ‘Code Red’ Earnings For Elon Musk’s Firm
Forbes3 days ago
Wall Street Analyst Suggests Tesla Faces 'Code Red' Moment
Above: A hood badge on a Tesla Model 3 vehicle at the company's store in Colma, California on April 21, 2025. Image copyright: David Paul Morris/Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
Musk's DOGE crusade has transformed from revolutionary flame to flickering ember, while Tesla hemorrhages shareholder value in his absence. His governmental romance with Trump creates a devastating paradox — alienating Chinese consumers through tariff association while simultaneously risking presidential wrath should he criticize them. This "code red" situation demands Musk abandon his Washington power games and return to the corporate innovation that actually built his empire.
Republican narrative
DOGE represents democracy's essential disinfectant — a transparent excavation of Washington's bloated fiscal bureaucracy. Musk's technocratic crusade against agencies like USAID exposes not just wasted billions but the entrenched ecosystem of corruption that devours taxpayer dollars. This partnership between Trump and Musk transcends partisan politics — it's fiscal accountability incarnate. In the long run, Musk's public service is a boon for all American citizens — Tesla owners and beyond.