Discontent with Elon Musk has spurred a nationwide protest movement that aims to cut off the profits for the billionaire’s lucrative car business, EV maker Tesla. Now, Trump-aligned lawmakers are lobbying for the Justice Department to go after protesters in what seems like a blatantly oligarchic weaponization of the nation’s justice system.

Several protests have popped up outside a Chicago Tesla dealership, and one Cybertruck owner says he's flipped off regularly. Those looking to ditch the vehicles are out of luck as well — car sellers say they can't offload them.

A wave of protests against Elon Musk’s Tesla have spread to Britain amid a growing backlash over the billionaire’s support for Donald Trump. Two protests at dealerships in London and Manchester are planned this weekend, as part of a series of “Tesla Takedown” demonstrations that have become frequent sights in the US.