{"id":2344410,"date":"2024-09-22T10:06:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-22T14:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hollywood-reportedly-ready-to-kick-tesla-to-the-curb-as-elon-musk-becomes-more-conservative\/"},"modified":"2024-09-22T10:07:56","modified_gmt":"2024-09-22T14:07:56","slug":"hollywood-reportedly-ready-to-kick-tesla-to-the-curb-as-elon-musk-becomes-more-conservative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hollywood-reportedly-ready-to-kick-tesla-to-the-curb-as-elon-musk-becomes-more-conservative\/","title":{"rendered":"Hollywood Reportedly Ready to Kick Tesla to the Curb as Elon Musk Becomes More Conservative"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhollywood-reportedly-ready-to-kick-tesla-to-the-curb-as-elon-musk-becomes-more-conservative%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2344410&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The \u2063article discusses the growing estrangement between Hollywood and Elon Musk, especially in light of his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vivek-ramaswamy-says-pro-ukraine-protesters-rammed-his-car-police-say-no\/\" title=\"Vivek Ramaswamy claims his car was rammed by pro-Ukraine protesters, but police deny it.\">controversial political stances<\/a> \u2064and public behavior. A report from \u2064The\u200b Hollywood Reporter highlights that the entertainment industry is \u200dincreasingly distancing itself from Musk and his company Tesla, particularly as Musk has aligned \u200chimself with\u2063 right-wing ideologies and has engaged in \u2063divisive rhetoric. This shift has\u2064 potential implications for Tesla&#8217;s visibility in Hollywood, particularly regarding an event to unveil a self<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tesla-will-remove-more-vehicle-sensors-amid-autopilot-scrutiny\/\" title=\"Tesla will remove more vehicle sensors amid Autopilot scrutiny\">-driving taxi<\/a> initiative that has been postponed, raising concerns among industry\u200c insiders about Musk&#8217;s political affiliations affecting his\u200b brand&#8217;s perception.<\/p>\n<p>Debbie Levin, a Hollywood CEO, emphasized that the\u200c entertainment sector often prioritizes conscience over\u200b profit, noting how Tesla\u2063 was once considered the premium electric vehicle but \u2062is now facing declining sales and a diminishing reputation, particularly among Democratic \u200cconsumers. Experts suggest that Musk&#8217;s strong political views are contributing to this decline, as he has openly supported former President Trump and fostered a contentious relationship\u2064 with California&#8217;s political climate.<\/p>\n<p>the article \u2064illustrates how Musk&#8217;s political trajectory \u2062has placed him at\u200c odds with Hollywood, where his acceptance and popularity\u200b are \u2062waning as a result of his actions and affiliations.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>If there was any lingering doubt that Hollywood has a decidedly liberal slant, this new report should quash them.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/lifestyle\/lifestyle-news\/tesla-robotaxi-warner-bros-reveal-hollywood-rejection-elon-musk-1236007945\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Hollywood Reporter<\/a>, the members of the modern entertainment industry appear to be collectively turning their backs on tech mogul <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/boeing-staffers-humiliated-elon-musks-spacex-steps-save-stranded-astronauts-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elon Musk<\/a> &mdash; and it&rsquo;s all got to do with politics.<\/p>\n<p>The Reporter opened the report by mentioning unconfirmed plans for Musk and one of his companies, electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla, to unveil a self-driving taxi.<\/p>\n<p>However, the event to reveal that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/secret-service-director-declines-to-step-down\/\" title=\"Secret Service Director declines to step down\">vehicle &#038;mdash<\/a>; tentatively titled &ldquo;CyberCab&rdquo; &mdash; has been indefinitely postponed.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;But, if it does move forward, the global launch of a new Tesla at Warners is certain to raise eyebrows in Hollywood and draw scrutiny toward the chummy relationship between the carmaker&rsquo;s increasingly controversial CEO, Elon Musk, and Warner&rsquo;s embattled chief executive, David Zaslav,&rdquo; the Reporter noted.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>After noting that Warner Bros. refused to comment on this report, The Hollywood Reporter pivoted to some curious editorializing of Musk&rsquo;s unique politics.<\/p>\n<p>(It&rsquo;s not entirely fair to call Musk &ldquo;liberal&rdquo; or &ldquo;conservative.&rdquo;)<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As Musk has continued his trajectory into the MAGA-verse &mdash; pledging allegiance to right-wing conspiracies, amplifying racist and antisemitic messages, disparaging trans people, including his own daughter, and endorsing Donald Trump &mdash; his stock in Hollywood, and that of his brand, has plummeted,&rdquo; the report states.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Elon is very outspoken, and his political views are not as popular in the entertainment industry,&rdquo; a Hollywood CEO (in charge of making movies more eco-friendly) told the Reporter.<\/p>\n<p>That CEO, Debbie Levin, continued by explaining how Hollywood often ties their conscience to money.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Tesla became the &lsquo;It&rsquo; car in terms of electrification,&rdquo; Levin told the outlet. &ldquo;If you could spend $100,000 on a car, that was sort of the way to go to show that you care about the environment.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Ed Kim, president and chief analyst of Auto Pacific, a Southern California-based mobility research firm, told the Reporter that even beyond sentiment and popularity, the numbers aren&rsquo;t in Musk&rsquo;s favor.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Certainly we have seen sales drop significantly at Tesla this year,&rdquo; Kim said, before further explaining that Tesla was losing market  in the very field it helped pioneer: commercially available electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Despite all the headlines, EV sales are still growing,&rdquo; Kim said. &ldquo;They&rsquo;re just not growing at the same speed that they were before. But Tesla is actually losing sales.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Alexander Edwards, president of a California-based consultancy firm, made it clear that politics were a part of this.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Rejection of Tesla recently spiked and continues among Democrats. They want nothing to do with Tesla,&rdquo; Edwards said, before adding that Republicans just generally aren&rsquo;t that interested in electric vehicles to begin with.<\/p>\n<p>For Musk&rsquo;s part, the eccentric billionaire generally seems imperturbed by all the outside noise.<\/p>\n<p>Musk has made it clear that he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/final-straw-elon-musk-took-one-look-californias-new-school-rules-now-ditching-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wants as little to do with California<\/a> (and therefore Hollywood) as possible, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/elon-musk-picked-notorious-date-officially-shutter-san-francisco-x-headquarters-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving<\/a> his major businesses out of the Golden State while decrying the Democrat leadership in the state.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that, despite growing resentment from the left, Musk &mdash; who has come out in support of former President Donald Trump in the forthcoming election &mdash; still offers Vice President Kamala Harris the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/elon-musk-makes-offer-kamala-harris-trump-interview-blows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">same platitudes<\/a> as he did Trump.<\/p>\n<p>But if this report is anything to go by, it&rsquo;s clear Musk should expect no platitudes from the left.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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The Hollywood Reporter indicates that individuals in the contemporary entertainment sector seem to be collectively distancing themselves from tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, primarily due to political reasons. The report began by mentioning unverified plans for Musk and his company, Tesla, to introduce a self-driving taxi called &#8220;CyberCab,&#8221; although the launch event has been postponed indefinitely. Should it proceed, the global unveiling of this new Tesla at Warner Bros. is likely to attract attention and scrutiny regarding the close ties between Musk\u2014whose leadership has become increasingly controversial\u2014and Warner&#8217;s CEO David Zaslav.<\/p>\n<p>Warner Bros. declined to comment on this matter, prompting The Hollywood Reporter to delve into Musk\u2019s distinctive political stance. It\u2019s somewhat misleading to label him strictly as \u201cliberal\u201d or \u201cconservative.\u201d As he aligns himself more with right-wing ideologies\u2014supporting conspiracy theories, amplifying racist and antisemitic rhetoric, criticizing transgender individuals (including his own daughter), and endorsing Donald Trump\u2014his standing in Hollywood has significantly diminished.<\/p>\n<p>A CEO from the industry noted that Musk&#8217;s outspoken nature does not resonate well within entertainment circles: &#8220;Elon is very outspoken, and his political views are not as popular in the entertainment industry.&#8221; Debbie Levin explained how financial considerations often influence Hollywood&#8217;s ethical decisions; she remarked that owning a Tesla became synonymous with environmental consciousness among affluent consumers.<\/p>\n<p>Ed Kim from Auto Pacific pointed out that Tesla is experiencing declining sales even as electric vehicle sales continue overall growth; however, they are not growing at previous rates. Alexander Edwards highlighted a notable shift among Democrats who have increasingly rejected Tesla while noting Republicans generally show little interest in electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this backlash from left-leaning groups, Musk appears largely unfazed by external criticism. He has expressed a desire to distance himself from California\u2014and by extension Hollywood\u2014relocating many of his businesses while criticizing Democratic leadership there. Interestingly enough, despite facing growing animosity from liberals while supporting Trump for an upcoming election campaign, he still extends similar courtesies towards Vice President Kamala Harris as he does toward Trump\u2014a clear indication that he should not expect any goodwill from leftist circles moving forward<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2344411,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Elon-Musk-Hollywood-Tesla.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[35305,32192,37184,4361,6734],"class_list":["post-2344410","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-conservative-politics","tag-elon-musk","tag-entertainment-industry","tag-hollywood","tag-tesla"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Elon-Musk-Hollywood-Tesla.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2344410","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2344410"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2344410\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2344411"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2344410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2344410"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2344410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}