Organizers say they are protesting Elon Musk and DOGE, saying they are troubled by his unauthorized role in the federal government, and his reckless efforts to shut down agencies like USAID.

Protesters gathered outside Encinitas' Tesla dealership "to bring attention to the danger that the Trump/Musk agenda poses," members said.

CODEPINK is a feminist grassroots organization working to end U.S. wars and militarism, support peace and human rights initiatives, and redirect our tax dollars into healthcare, education, green jobs and other life-affirming programs.

Hundreds across the country, including in San Diego, on Saturday protested outside Tesla dealerships against federal funding cuts and actions of Trump and Musk.

In Dedham, over 100 people total showed up throughout the day to protest outside of the Tesla showroom on Route 1, holding signs condemning Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the Musk-led U.S. Department of Government Efficiency and its cuts to federal workers and federal funding.