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But then shares collapsed as those ties came into clearer focus.

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If you had bought the stock a week before the election, youd have turned a small profit today.

But as the markets have proven this year, profits can quickly turn into steep losses.

He even brandished a chainsaw at a conservative political conference to demonstrate his zeal for cutting costs.

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Tesla itself became the target of mass protests, while many of its vehicles and dealerships worldwide were vandalized.

Heres a breakdown:

Those figures only tell part of the story, however.

Damage to Musks reputation and Teslas brand have contributed to much of the slide.

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But investors are also nervous about how Trumps tariffs plans will impact Tesla.

Meanwhile, Teslas latest earnings report which Electrek described as disastrous has only added to the anxiety.

Heres a closer look.

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Both results were well below Wall Street estimates.

Excluding regulatory credits of $595 million, Tesla actually had an operating loss.

But it remains unclear exactly what step back means.

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