Tesla sales plunged by more than half last month in several European countries in a sign that Elon Musk could struggle to revive the company after he shifts from his Washington cost-cutting work to day-to-day operations again.

Tesla (TSLA) has long been the undisputed leader of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, but its brand no longer shines with the same electric glow. CEO Elon Musk’s controversial ties with President Donald Trump and growing political entanglements in 2025 have rubbed many the wrong way.

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Elon Musk is officially returning as Tesla CEO after a four-month hiatus during which he advised the U.S. government. Rumors suggest Tesla’s sales and brand image declined during his absence,

But we've made progress," Musk told reporters at the White House on Wednesday. Newsweek contacted Musk for further comment via email to the Tesla press office on Friday. President Donald Trump 's DOGE has been one of the most radical initiatives to restructure the federal government in decades,

DOGE leader Elon Musk details the future of Tesla, Grok and Neuralink as he works to continue advancements in his technological pursuits on 'My View with Lara Trump.'

Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk affirmed his support for President Donald Trump and his tenure at DOGE on "My View with Lara Trump."