Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Tesla Technician Resigns, Citing Moral Conflict With Elon Musk
Trae Cervantes, who worked at Tesla for seven years, quit because he disagreed with the company's direction.
He was unhappy with how much the CEO, Elon Musk, was getting involved in politics.
Cervantes also felt the company's focus had shifted from its original goals.
He was especially upset by a video that made him feel ashamed.
He decided he could no longer work there because of these things.
Trae Cervantes resigned from Tesla after seven years, citing moral conflict with Elon Musk.
Cervantes joined Tesla's Nevada Gigafactory as a production associate in 2018.
He cited Musk's increasing political involvement and controversial behavior as a key reason.
Cervantes felt the company culture shifted to revolve around Musk, describing it as a 'personality cult'.
A video of Musk mimicking a 'Nazi salute' was the final breaking point for Cervantes.
- Who
- Trae Cervantes, a former Tesla technician, and Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla.
- What
- Trae Cervantes resigned from Tesla, citing moral objections to Elon Musk.
- When
- Cervantes resigned after seven years of employment.
- Where
- Cervantes worked at Tesla's Nevada Gigafactory.
- Why
- Cervantes resigned due to moral objections related to Elon Musk's actions and the changing company culture.
Dissatisfied Employee
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Political Involvement
Dissatisfied Employee
Disagreement with Elon Musk's political activities and public persona.
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Moral Objections
Dissatisfied Employee
Concern over actions perceived as morally wrong and a shift in company culture.
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- Employee
- Trae Cervantes
- Tenure
- 7 years
- Company
- Tesla
- Location
- Nevada Gigafactory
- Start Date
- 2018
- Reason for Leaving
- Moral conflict with Elon Musk
