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- Elon Musk's posts blend political attacks with Tesla updates, while the brand's reputation deteriorates.
- Tesla's stock fell over 15%, losing more than 50% of its value since December.
- This decline is attributed to market conditions and Musk's controversial political actions, which have sparked protests against Tesla.
- Musk has made unfounded accusations about protest funding and shared conspiracy theories as negative trends for the brand continue.
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