Disclosure rules mean that Tesla could have to designate the U.S. government as a related party.

Elon Musk’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) is facing a mass exodus of staffers who are unhappy with the head’s aggressive ways of

Tesla sales in Europe declined 45% last month. That's despite EV sales overall rising 37%. Elon Musk is becoming a more polarizing figure in Europe, likely impacting sales. The electric vehicle (EV) pioneer is seeing its sales in Europe crumble according to a report by Bloomberg released Tuesday.

Tesla's market worth fell below one trillion dollars for the first time since November as a result of an 8 per cent drop in the EV makers' shares on Tuesday. This came after data indicated that the company's sales in Europe plummeted in January.

Shares of Tesla have now dropped 40% from their December highs as the stock finds urgent technical support at $300. Headlines and reporting have sourced a significant drop in consumer demand for Tesla’s over the last month as would-be buyers appear to be holding back on their purchases in protest of Elon Musk’s involvement with the White House Administration.