Everyone Laughs at Dem Senator Mark Kelly as He Ditches His Tesla for a Tahoe [WATCH]

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) drew criticism on Friday after announcing that he would be trading in his Tesla as a protest against Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump.

The Arizona senator shared a video on X, stating that he no longer wanted to drive the electric vehicle (EV) due to Musk’s political views.

“When I bought this thing, I didn’t think it was going to become a political issue,” Kelly said in the video, pointing at his Tesla.

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He claimed that each time he had driven the car over the past two months, it had reminded him of “just how much damage Elon Musk and Donald Trump is doing to our country.”

Kelly then declared that it was time for a change.

“Elon Musk kind of turned out to be an asshole. And I don’t want to be driving a car built and designed by an asshole,” the senator said.

I bought a Tesla because it was fast like a rocket ship. But now every time I drive it, I feel like a rolling billboard for a man dismantling our government and hurting people. So Tesla, you’re fired!

New ride coming soon. pic.twitter.com/N4Anmsi6cH

— Captain Mark Kelly (@CaptMarkKelly) March 14, 2025

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Kelly’s announcement was met with a wave of reactions on social media, with many mocking his decision.

“You are soooo brave! Look at you go! Captain America right here everyone,” one user wrote in response to his post.

You are soooo brave! Look at you go!

Captain America right here everyone.

— MAZE (@mazemoore) March 14, 2025

Another user pointed out the financial implications of his decision, stating, “Do you think Elon cares? He already made the profit off you, now you’re taking a wasteful loss on your purchase price…..just like a typical politician to waste money!”

Do you think Elon cares? He already made the profit off you, now you’re taking a wasteful loss on your purchase price…..just like a typical politician to waste money!

— The Big Guy get 10% (@RobGerundo) March 14, 2025

One person questioned Kelly’s priorities, writing, “Can I have it? My truck broke down and I could really use a vehicle. Just sayin. Some Americans don’t have the choice to just give up their vehicle cause they don’t like the owner of the car company.”

Can I have it? My truck broke down and I could really use a vehicle. Just sayin. Some Americans don’t have the choice to just give up their vehicle cause they don’t like the owner of the car company.

— GratefulAmericanLady (@Tamiran38) March 15, 2025

Others accused the senator of hypocrisy, with one user commenting, “I’m sorry you hate America so much… very sad,” while another pointed out, “But not giving up your X account, huh?”

Can I have it? My truck broke down and I could really use a vehicle. Just sayin. Some Americans don’t have the choice to just give up their vehicle cause they don’t like the owner of the car company.

— GratefulAmericanLady (@Tamiran38) March 15, 2025

But not giving up your X account, huh?

— Avg Joe (@bullets_bitcoin) March 15, 2025

Another user took a jab at Kelly’s potential replacement vehicle, writing, “Let’s see your climate-friendly new Chevy Tahoe. Nice choice. Btw, did you fly private to Ukraine last week?”

Lets see your climate friendly new Chevy Tahoe. Nice choice. Btw, did you fly private to Ukraine last week?

— de Man (this/that) (@KTdeMan) March 15, 2025

Kelly’s announcement follows a growing trend among left-wing figures who have publicly declared they are trading in or selling their Tesla vehicles as a protest against Musk’s increasing alignment with conservative viewpoints.

Earlier this month, Breitbart News reported that some leftists have begun referring to Tesla vehicles as “Swastikars” in an attempt to vilify the brand.

The report, citing The Guardian, noted that celebrities have led the charge in framing Tesla ownership as a political statement.

Musk, who has served as Tesla’s CEO since October 2008, has become a frequent target of left-wing criticism, particularly after voicing support for government efficiency initiatives under Trump’s administration.

During a recent interview, Kelly took aim at Musk’s leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), accusing the initiative of harming Americans.

However, polling from Harvard CAPS/Harris in February indicated that DOGE’s efforts to reduce government waste remain widely popular among the public.

As Kelly moves forward with his decision to part ways with Tesla, reactions suggest that his protest may not have had the intended effect, with many seeing it as another example of political grandstanding.

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