Group 1 - Tesla's board members have contacted headhunting firms to find a successor for CEO Elon Musk, indicating growing dissatisfaction among investors and increasing internal tensions within the company [1] - As of the latest market close, Tesla's stock has dropped by 3.38%, with a market capitalization of $908.82 billion, reflecting a year-to-date decline of 32.4% and a loss of $391.93 billion in market value [1] - Musk has stated he will reduce his time spent on government affairs to focus more on his companies, but uncertainty remains regarding Tesla's future direction and leadership structure, especially as he manages five companies simultaneously [1] Group 2 - Musk's support for far-right politics in Europe has led to protests against Tesla and vandalism of its showrooms and charging stations in the U.S. and Europe [2] - Board members have met with Musk to request that he publicly commit to spending more time at Tesla, but it remains unclear if he is aware of the succession plan or if his commitment will affect recruitment efforts [2]