
The name is finally out: Major Democratic Party donor funnels $500K into anti-Tesla protests across U.S; who is she? Here's all about her
anti-Tesla protests, while her ex-husband continues to support Elon Musk.
Who is Karla Jurvetson, the donor behind the protests?
Karla Jurvetson, a California psychiatrist and Democratic megadonor, has contributed more than $500,000 to anti-Tesla protests through Indivisible Action, a political action organization connected to a nonprofit that was organizing the demonstrations against the tech billionaire, Elon Musk, as per reports.
Ironically, her ex-husband, billionaire Steve Jurvetson, is one of Elon Musk's most trusted allies.
The protests have resulted in vandalism and controversy, adding to the political battle over Musk and Tesla.
What’s the connection between Karla and Elon Musk’s close circle?
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Billionaire Steve Jurvetson, 58, is still on Musk's SpaceX board and was an early investor in Tesla. He was on the board until December 2020. In 2008, when Musk was running low on funds to support SpaceX and Tesla, Jurvetson played a crucial role in saving the billionaire, as quoted in a report by The NY Post.
Steve Jurvetson told Business Insider in 2012 that «he's really an American hero, more than anyone I've ever met.» «All along, I was a believer.»
Why is Tesla facing backlash?
This week, «Musk or Us» protests are being sponsored nationwide by the advocacy organization Indivisible, which is headquartered in Washington.
On its website, the organization provides a “toolkit” that includes info on holding town halls, anti-Tesla protest signs, and graphics.
Support the enormous organizing effort that will be required to protect our democracy and each other from Trump's authoritarian agenda, according to the organization's website.
The group opposes Musk and his attempt to streamline the federal