Ross Gerber, an early Tesla investor, renews his call for Elon Musk to step down as CEO, citing divisiveness and distraction due to Musk's involvement with the US administration. Gerber claims Tesla’s neglected business and plummeting stock value necessitate new leadership to restore investor confidence.

Investor Ross Gerber has grown increasingly critical of Elon Musk, particularly since his involvement with the White House

In early February, as the furor around Elon Musk and DOGE's remaking of the federal government began to swell on the left, Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson sold off her Tesla stock. The Texas Democrat wasn't trying to make a statement.