Berlin, Germany - April 05, 2025 Demonstrators gathered outside the Tesla Store in Berlin’s Mall of Berlin on Saturday, April 5, 2025, joining a worldwide protest movement dubbed "Tesla Takedown" to challenge the influence of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The rally saw activists decrying Musk’s wealth and political actions, accusing him of undermining democracy and supporting far-right causes. Demonstrators waved signs with slogans like “Boycott Tesla” and “Send Musk to Mars" while chanting for an end to what they described as “billionaire rule and fascism.” “Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, is using his billions to destroy democracies and bring right-wing radicals to power,” read a statement posted on Instagram by the organizers. “We’re standing up to that! Together, we can bring Musk’s empire crashing down.” The "Tesla Takedown" movement has gained traction across Europe, the United States, and beyond, fueled by anger over Musk’s role as a key advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump and his leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has slashed federal jobs and agencies. Critics, including those in Berlin, argue that Musk’s wealth, primarily tied to Tesla, funds his political influence, which they see as a threat to democratic institutions.ԇ