Tesla Stock Tumbles After Elon Musk Announces New Political Party

As of Monday, Tesla shares were down about 6.7 percent and are down about 14 percent since early June.
Tesla Stock Tumbles After Elon Musk Announces New Political Party
Elon Musk listens as then-President-elect Donald Trump addresses a House Republicans Conference meeting in Washington on Nov. 13, 2024. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Tesla stock dropped by more than 7 percent during trading on July 7 after CEO Elon Musk announced over the weekend that he’s forming the “America Party” to challenge the existing two-party political system, in a break with the Trump administration.

Musk launched a page for the America Party on social media platform X, which he owns, after he announced the party’s formation, citing a poll that signaled an interest in a third party.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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