The world’s richest man has adopted an approach to Jews informed and augmented by the far-right, with seemingly contradictory positions that are more consistent than they at first appear.

The EV firm’s sales are down in many parts of Europe, while rivals are chipping away at its market share in the company’s native US

Elon Musk’s latest efforts, such as dismantling agencies and firing federal employees, have triggered protests outside Tesla showrooms across cities in the US. The protesters shouted slogans, held placards and denounced the billionaire’s meddling in governmental decision-making.