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Tesla’s electric vehicle sales have continued to slide since Elon Musk returned to the helm of the company after stepping away for several months during his controversial role in the Trump administration earlier this year, a period that coincided with growing political backlash and uncertainty around the brand. Musk’s return initially reassured investors, helping lift the stock on expectations that he would refocus on Tesla’s core business and accelerate long-promised innovations. Yet months later, that optimism has yet to translate into operational results. The robotaxi program Musk once framed as Tesla’s future growth engine remains largely at a standstill, far from the scale he promised, while vehicle deliveries continue to decline amid weaker demand, rising competition and consumer fatigue. The gap between Musk’s bold commitments and Tesla’s current performance is widening, raising fresh questions about whether his return can reverse the company’s downward sales trajectory.

Tesla’s financial strain is increasingly reflected in both its sales figures and the slow pace of its most ambitious project. The company’s global EV sales fell by a record 9% in 2025, with U.S. demand plunging nearly 50% between the third and fourth quarters, leaving overall deliveries down 16% year over year, even as competition intensifies and incentives fade. Meanwhile, Tesla’s robotaxi program remains confined to limited pilot markets and still relies on human safety monitors, far from the fully autonomous breakthrough Elon Musk promised six months ago. This period has also coincided with Musk stepping back from day-to-day involvement in the Trump administration after a public fallout between the two, a relationship that appears to have stabilized since. The rift escalated when Musk alleged on X that «@realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public», a post he later deleted, but one that nonetheless dragged Trump deeper into renewed Epstein-related scrutiny as Tesla’s core business continued to falter.

Tesla’s much-touted robotaxi rollout has so far fallen well short of Elon Musk’s sweeping promises, reinforcing doubts about his credibility after a string of setbacks. When the ride-hailing service debuted in Austin in June using Tesla’s so-called full self-driving technology, Musk said it would reach half of the U.S. population by the end of the year. Within months, that ambition was scaled back dramatically, according to CNN, and by the start of 2026 the service operates in only two regions — Austin and the San Francisco Bay Area — with a Tesla employee still required inside the vehicle, a reality that undercuts claims of true autonomy. The underwhelming progress adds to broader concerns following the troubled Cybertruck launch, marked by delays, recalls and weak demand. At the same time, Tesla’s brand has taken a hit globally, with sales falling sharply in key markets including Europe, China and parts of the United States, raising questions about whether Musk can repair both his own image and that of a company facing mounting skepticism.

The Trump administration has continued to use harsh language toward the woman killed in the Minneapolis ICE shooting, reinforcing criticism that federal officials are blaming the victim rather than addressing the use of force. Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was previously labeled a «domestic terrorist» by figures within the administration, a characterization disputed by local officials and civil rights groups. President Donald Trump echoed that tone over the weekend, defending the actions of the ICE agent involved and criticizing Good’s behavior.

«That woman was very, very disrespectful to law enforcement,» Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday evening. The remarks have further inflamed tensions in Minnesota, where protests continue and calls for accountability over ICE tactics are growing louder, and have left Good’s father, a longtime Trump supporter, «heartbroken» by the language used by the administration.

Recent comments from the father of Renee Nicole Good have added an emotional layer to the political fallout surrounding the Minneapolis ICE shooting, following an interview aired by CBS News amid criticism of the network’s shifting editorial tone and the prominence given to its new, controversial anchor. During the exchange, CBS correspondent Tony Dokoupil underscored the personal impact of the administration’s rhetoric, telling Donald Trump: «Her father, who was a big supporter of yours, he’s heartbroken right now,» before adding, «He’s also heartbroken because your administration so quickly has come out and said she’s a domestic terrorist.» Dokoupil then asked: «What do you want to say to her father right now?» Trump responded by defending his position, saying: «That’s great. And I do, I think it’s great, and I would bet you that she, under normal circumstances, was a very solid, wonderful person, but you know her actions were pretty tough.»

A comment made by Donald Trump a couple of days earlier drew widespread criticism and set the tone for the controversy that followed the Minneapolis ICE shooting. Speaking to reporters, Trump said: «At a very minimum, that woman was very, very disrespectful to law enforcement,» a remark that was sharply condemned by civil rights groups, Minnesota officials and the victim’s family for appearing to blame Renee Nicole Good for her own death. The statement resurfaced during his later interview, where Trump again defended the ICE agent and cited video footage he said supported his assessment, adding that «when you look at the way that car was pulled away, there are a couple of versions of that tape that are very, very bad.» Together, the comments have intensified public anger and deepened criticism of the administration’s handling of the case.

Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent accused of shooting and killing Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three in Minneapolis, has reportedly expressed deep gratitude to supporters who have donated to fundraisers intended to «ensure his safety.» According to GiveSendGo co-founder Jacob Wells, Ross was “extremely appreciative” of the donations, telling supporters the funds will be released soon so he doesn’t have to worry about his family’s welfare or his personal security amid the intense public scrutiny. The «Stand With Our Brave ICE Hero» GiveSendGo campaign — a Christian crowdfunding platform that promotes fundraising for personal, charitable and faith-based causes while emphasizing freedom of speech and religious expression — has drawn significant contributions earmarked for Ross’s protection after the controversial incident.

Since news broke, public outrage has extended beyond condemnation of the shooting itself to fierce criticism of those perceived to be supporting the agent. After GiveSendGo co-founder Jacob Wells acknowledged money raised to «ensure his safety,» many users on X (formerly Twitter) blasted Wells under the platform’s posts, accusing him of hypocrisy and saying his actions betray Christian values in light of the fatal incident. Critics argued the fundraiser’s tone and backing for Ross are deeply inappropriate given the context of widespread protests over Good’s death and growing anger toward ICE enforcement practices. Tens of thousands have marched in Minneapolis and other cities like New York and Seattle against the shooting, demanding accountability and an end to aggressive federal immigration operations, while local leaders have openly disputed the federal narrative of self-defense and voiced their frustration with the administration’s handling of the case.

A separate GoFundMe campaign also emerged in support of the ICE agent accused of killing Renee Nicole Good, drawing sharp criticism for its language and rapid fundraising. The fundraiser, created for Jonathan Ross — the federal agent involved in the Minneapolis shooting — explicitly defended his actions, with its description stating, “After seeing all the media bs about a domestic terrorist getting go fund me. I feel that the officer that was 1000 percent justified in the shooting deserves to have a go fund me.” The campaign’s stated purpose was to help cover legal services and related needs for Ross, and it quickly raised over $700,000 within just a few days, reflecting a significant base of financial support even as public outrage continues over the killing of Good and the broader questions it has raised about federal immigration enforcement and the use of force.

A GoFundMe campaign launched to support the family of Renee Nicole Good quickly became a major outpouring of public support. Originally aiming to raise $50,000 to help her wife Becca and their young children with funeral costs and living expenses, the fundraiser surpassed $1.5 million in donations from tens of thousands of contributors before the page was closed. Organizers said the funds will be placed in a trust for the family, and supporters described the campaign as a way to honor Good’s memory and provide tangible assistance to her loved ones after the tragedy.