Tesla faces boycott in Malaysia over Musk’s support for Trump’s Gaza plan
Tesla is facing growing boycott calls in Malaysia due to CEO Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump, particularly concerning Trump's controversial plan regarding Gaza. This plan has sparked outrage due to its potential to displace millions of Palestinians, leading to significant backlash against Tesla and its products.
The controversy intensified following the launch of Tesla's Model Y "Juniper," with some Malaysians branding it a "swasticar." This term originated after Musk's hand gestures during Trump's inauguration were perceived by many as resembling a Nazi salute. Despite Musk's denial and claims that the criticism is overblown, the issue has gained traction, even leading to activist actions in London where stickers with the message "Don't buy a swasticar" were placed on Teslas to raise funds for antifascist causes.
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Tesla is facing growing boycott calls in Malaysia due to CEO Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump, particularly concerning Trump's controversial plan regarding Gaza. This plan has sparked outrage due to its potential to displace millions of Palestinians, leading to significant backlash against Tesla and its products.
The controversy intensified following the launch of Tesla's Model Y "Juniper," with some Malaysians branding it a "swasticar." This term originated after Musk's hand gestures during Trump's inauguration were perceived by many as resembling a Nazi salute. Despite Musk's denial and claims that the criticism is overblown, the issue has gained traction, even leading to activist actions in London where stickers with the message "Don't buy a swasticar" were placed on Teslas to raise funds for antifascist causes.
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