🔄 Elon Musk’s Political Pivot & Tesla Hit by Political Fallout By [Your Name] | July 3, 2025 Elon Musk’s transformation from apolitical tech titan to a politically engaged figure—with the recent launch of the proposed “America Party” —has triggered significant political backlash that’s reverberating throughout Tesla’s business. 1. 🚘 Tesla’s Delivery Decline: Numbers Don’t Lie Tesla delivered 384,122 vehicles in Q2 2025 , down a steep 13–13.5% year-over-year —marking the second consecutive quarter of decline timesofindia.indiatimes.com thetimes.co.uk +6 wsj.com +6 timesofindia.indiatimes.com +6 en.wikipedia.org +7 apnews.com +7 theguardian.com +7 . In contrast to forecasts, sales missed expectations by ~10,000 units, setting the stage for what could be another annual dip—Tesla's first since 2022 . 2. 📉 Political Backlash Is Bleeding Brand Value The downturn isn’t just cyclical—it’s tied to Musk’s political posture: A wave of boycotts —nicknamed the #TeslaTaked...