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Musk's embrace of right-wing politics risks turning off car buyers and sinking Tesla's stock

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Tesla sales plunged 45% in Europe in January , according to research firm Jato Dynamics .

That comes after a report of falling sales in California , its biggest U.S. market, and the first annual drop globally for the company last year .

“It’s marketing 101: Don’t involve yourself in politics,” brand consultant Robert Passikoff said.

As of Friday , it has dropped 37% since its Inauguration Day , a loss of $550 billion in investor wealth.

One Tesla owner, Harry Chathli , is unmoved by the backlash, saying he has no intention of getting rid of his Tesla S ..

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