A splashy White House event was aimed at boosting the EV maker. It’s more likely to fan the flames of Tesla’s backlash than put out the fire. Shiny golden shoes that retail for $300. Branded bibles. Combat-themed cologne.

Demonstrators have gathered outside Tesla stores across the U.S. to protest the automaker’s billionaire leader, Elon Musk.

Elon Musk has no experience in government and lacks knowledge of our history. Yet his wealth apparently qualifies him to use chainsaw on institutions.