Sheryl Crow sells Tesla in protest of ‘President Musk’
If it makes her happy.
Sheryl Crow dramatically bid adieu to her black Tesla in protest of “President Musk.”
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer took to Instagram Friday to reveal she had sold the electric car and is donating the money to NPR, which Musk has repeatedly called to defund as his Department of Government Efficiency looks to slash federal funding.
Sheryl Crow donated the money from her sold Tesla to NPR. Getty Images
“My parents always said… you are who you hang out with,” Crow, 63, wrote along with the viral clip.
“There comes a time when you have to decide who you are willing to align with. So long Tesla.”
Crow didn’t appear heartbroken about the separation — and even smiled as a tow truck drove away with the Tesla.
Some of Crow’s followers weren’t thrilled with the stunt, calling her “elite” and accusing her of supporting “wasteful government spending.”
The “Soak Up the Sun” singer didn’t say how much she raked in by pawning off the Tesla — the least expensive of which start at $42,000 — but promised to give all the cash to NPR.
Elon Musk has called for defunding NPR as part of the Office of Government Efficiency’s spending cuts. AFP via Getty Images
“Money donated to @npr, which is under threat by President Musk, in hopes that the truth will continue to find its way to those willing to know the truth,” she continued, adding in a slew of hashtags, including #PresidentMusk, #PresidentTrump, and #ProtectTheConstitution.
Musk renewed calls last week to strip NPR of all federal funding as DOGE makes cuts across numerous government agencies. The media organization receives about 1% of its funding from the federal government.
The Telsa CEO alleged that NPR has biased news coverage, a claim reiterated by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) on Monday upon announcing she would conduct a hearing to examine whether NPR and PBS ignored stories unfavorable to the Biden administration.
“Defund NPR. It should survive on its own,” Musk wrote on X Tuesday.
Crow has not shied away from voicing her disapproval of President Trump, his administration and his conservative policies.
On Election Day, she revealed she had cast her vote for Kamala Harris, saying she picked the candidate that represented “empathy, compassion, a heart for community and for those underserved, Not hate and division, bigotry, or racism.”
