Tesla faced short selling by Soros and its stock plunged 55% over three months

Musk's involvement in politics and push for reform frightened Tesla Inc(NASDAQ:TSLA): Charging stations, stores, and vehicles of Tesla were burned, smashed, and vandalized in multiple locations worldwide. Tesla owners faced personal attacks, and the stock price halved in two months, with more than a 40% drop in just three weeks (2025.01.15 ~ 2025.03.10).

Under the spotlight of the electric vehicle industry, Tesla has always been the center of global attention. In 2025, an attack orchestrated by the "Left Wing Alliance" led by financial giant George Soros targeted Tesla, plunging this star enterprise into an unprecedented crisis. From stock short-selling, public opinion manipulation, to funding violent attacks on Tesla stores, this series of meticulously planned actions attempted to push Tesla into despair. However, Tesla's leader Elon Musk did not stand idly by. By publishing the investigation results and launching a counterattack, he exposed the truth of this conspiracy to the world. Next, we will delve into the beginning and end of this financial battle and explore its impact on Tesla's market fate.

On March 8, 2025, Musk tweeted that Tesla was suffering from organized attacks. He revealed that five groups funded by ActBlue—Troublemakers, Disruption Project, Rise & Resist, Indivisible Project, and Democratic Socialists of America—were behind the "protest activities" against Tesla. He also specifically pointed out the financiers of these actions, including financial mogul George Soros, LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, and other prominent figures in politics and economics. More notably, Musk claimed that ActBlue was under investigation for alleged violations of U.S. campaign finance regulations. Subsequently, several senior executives of ActBlue, including the deputy general counsel, resigned one after another.

The investigation evidence published by Musk revealed the triple strategies used to attack Tesla: financial warfare, public opinion warfare, and physical warfare.

Soros' Short-selling Scheme: As a financier famous for his 1992 attack on the British pound, Soros once again set his sights on Tesla. The short-selling strategy allowed him to anticipate a drop in Tesla's stock price and profit from it. Tesla's high valuation and market controversy provided room for a stock price decline. Meanwhile, Soros' long-supported left-wing agenda conflicted with Musk's libertarian and anti-traditional style. This dual financial and political motivation made short-selling Tesla a "perfect game" that combined profit and ideological venting.

Left-wing Media's Public Opinion Warfare: Left-wing media began intensely reporting negative news about Tesla, ranging from product quality and financial status to so-called "worker rights" issues. A wave of negative news came one after another. These reports often exaggerated Tesla's pain points and even distorted facts to shake consumer confidence and spark investor panic, thereby creating opportunities for short-sellers to benefit from a stock price decline.

Physical Destruction: If short-selling and public opinion warfare were battles fought on the financial and information fronts, then the violent destruction of Tesla stores extended the conflict into the real world. According to Musk's investigation, groups funded by ActBlue directly participated in violent actions, including smashing windows, graffiti slogans, and damaging charging equipment. These actions not only caused economic losses but also attempted to harm Tesla's brand image by creating chaos.

These triple blows were interconnected, with the goal of causing Tesla's stock price to collapse and allowing short-sellers to reap substantial profits. However, Musk did not sit idly by. By exposing the truth and launching a counterattack, he sought to turn the tide in this battle. This financial war not only tested Musk's wisdom and courage but also profoundly impacted Tesla's future fate.