CHICAGO (WGN) — The “Tesla Takedown” movement is set to hold its largest protest yet, with a Saturday “Global Day of Action.”
Demonstrations are planned at 500 Tesla dealerships on Saturday to protest Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency. Most of the planned demonstrations are in the United States, with at least seven planned for the Chicago area.
Critics say Musk and the DOGE group are destroying democracy with their controversial actions to slash government spending.
The demonstrators urge owners of Tesla vehicles and stock to sell. While some dealerships have been vandalized, organizers say the day of action will be peaceful.
“Tesla Takedown is a peaceful protest movement. We oppose violence, vandalism and destruction of property. This protest is a lawful exercise of our First Amendment right to peaceful assembly,” said a statement on ActionNetwork.org, which is advertising the event.
Planned Chicagoland demonstrations:
- Chicago Tesla showroom, 901 N Rush Street
- Tesla Northbrook, 1200 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook
- Westmont Tesla, 50 W Ogden Ave, Westmont
- Tesla Showroom, 320 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg
- Tesla Libertyville, 1121 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
- Tesla of Lisle, 3200 Ogden Ave, Lisle
- Tesla Showroom, Orland Park 8601 159th St, Orland Park
