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Tesla (TSLA) cannot seem to escape controversy, as frustration over CEO Elon Musk’s involvement in the U.S. government spills into his business empire. The public backlash continues to mount as Musk, in his role as a top advisor to President Donald Trump, spearheads the administration’s job-slashing initiative under the Department of Government Efficiency.
Compounding Tesla’s troubles, the company is now recalling over 46,000 Cybertrucks. This is because a cosmetic exterior trim panel poses a serious risk, as it can “delaminate and detach from the vehicle,” potentially turning into a road hazard and “increasing the risk of a crash.”