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Protests against DOGE's government spending cuts swarm Tesla showrooms

Tesla dealerships across the U.S. And Europe faced widespread protests on Saturday.
The Tesla Takedown movement organized the protests to oppose Musk's role as head of DOGE and government spending cuts.
Protesters, including Tesla owners and public figures, held signs and chanted slogans against Musk and his policies.
Signs included phrases like "Honk if you hate Elon" and one sign depicted Musk next to Adolf Hitler; Musk's estimated fortune is $340 billion.
The protests led to some acts of vandalism, including setting Teslas on fire, and also a Watertown incident where two people were struck by a car mirror.

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