Elon Musk names 5 'ActBlue-funded groups' behind Tesla protests

Elon Musk said that an investigation has found five “ActBlue-funded groups” responsible for protests occurring at Tesla dealerships across the country. The demonstrations come amid backlash from Democrats over Musk’s efforts with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) size down the scope of government.

Musk identified the groups as Troublemakers, Disruption Project, Rise & Resist, Indivisible Project, as well as the the Democratic Socialists of America. He also named ActBlue funders, including George Soros, Reid Hoffman, Herbert Sandler, Patricia Bauman, and Leah Hunt-Hendrix.

“ActBlue is currently under investigation for allowing foreign and illegal donations in criminal violation of campaign finance regulations. This week, 7 ActBlue senior officials resigned, including the associate general counsel,” Musk stated on X.

The online fundraising platform for Democrats has been reported to be in “turmoil” following the resignation of several senior officials. Questions have also been raised regarding the legitimacy of some donations processed through ActBlue, with House Republicans previously sending congressional inquiries requesting an update on the organization’s security, fraud prevention measures, and related procedures.

Tesla protests have taken place in several cities, with activists seen last week at a Tesla dealership in Manhattan holding signs comparing Musk to Adolf Hitler and expressing support for Ukraine. The protest was part of the #TeslaTakedown movement, which has included demonstrations at Tesla dealerships in Boston, Portland, California, Florida, and other locations across the country.

While attending the Conservative Political Action Conference in February, Musk dismissed these protests, referring to them as “fake rallies.”

“At this point, I’m not sure how much of the left is even real,” Musk said at the time.