The demonstrations are part of a growing backlash in North America and Europe to Musk's disruptive role in Washington.

Protesters gathered at more than 50 Tesla showrooms Saturday morning in protest of Elon Musk’s controversial role in slashing government.

Musk, who also leads SpaceX and the social media platform X, is accused by his critics of undermining Congress’s control over the US budget, using his influence to push for cuts, job reductions, and the cancellation of government contracts.