Tesla CEO Elon Musk has become an increasingly public — and highly divisive — figure in the Trump administration, putting some Tesla drivers who disagree with his politics in a tough spot.

Tesla’s response to recent inventory vandalism is a start, but the problem will likely require additional action from the EV maker.

Still, that relief in the United States, where Musk has become one of President Trump's primary advisers, tasked with swiftly cutting federal spending, may not improve the brand's reputation worldwide.