LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Anti-Elon Musk protesters held a “Global Day of Action” on Saturday, with demonstrations happening around the world. In Las Vegas, around 100 people gathered outside an east valley Tesla dealership.

People both for and against Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) cuts to the federal government took to opposite sides of the entrance to the Tesla dealership near Sahara Avenue and Boulder Highway.

Protestors against Musk took up the full length of sidewalk in between entrances to the dealership.

“Exercising my First Amendment rights to express myself over an important issue,” protestor Mark Martinsek said. “We’ve got an unelected foreigner taking care of the firing of thousands of federal employees.”

Across the sidewalk stood counter-protestors in support of Musk and President Donald Trump. The occasional shouting match took place between the two groups, but protests remained peaceful. A pro-Musk demonstrator named Anthony said those on the other side of the dealership need to wait and see.

“They believe that we are going to be destroyed. We are not going to be destroyed, OK?” Anthony said. “I know, and so, life is great for the United States going to be great for everybody. Just wait, be patient people. I have nothing against them, they’re American citizens like me, have nothing against them. But just wait for the results and see what’s going on.”

Las Vegas Metro Police officers were on scene at the protest as they continue to keep an eye on Tesla buildings in the valley after last week’s “targeted attack” at a service center. The protest lasted two hours.

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