Tesla Worker Knew His Anti-Musk Website Was a Risk. He Did It Anyway
a year ago
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- Matthew LaBrot, a Tesla salesworker, was fired after creating a website protesting Elon Musk's leadership.
- LaBrot, a Democrat, became disillusioned with Musk due to his political activities, including support for Donald Trump.
- Tesla has faced declining sales, protests, and a brand crisis, partly attributed to Musk's political involvement.
- LaBrot's website called for a new Tesla CEO, and he participated in protests before being terminated.
- Tesla's sales team struggled with decreased foot traffic and increased competition, despite promotions and incentives.
- LaBrot continues to support Tesla's mission but criticizes Musk's impact on the company's brand and sales.