Is the “Tesla Takedown” Being Funded by Elon Musk’s Rivals? Laura Loomer Uncovers Troubling Connections
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Independent journalist Laura Loomer has uncovered what appears to be a coordinated effort to damage Tesla’s reputation—and potentially its stock price—raising serious questions about whether some so-called “Tesla Takedown” organizers are being backed by Elon Musk’s competitors or short-sellers.
According to Loomer’s original reporting, one key figure involved is Edward Niedermeyer, who was listed as the organizer for Event No. 67 in Portland, Oregon, on the “Tesla Takedown” list she compiled.
Loomer reports that Niedermeyer recently joined a “Tesla Takedown” call alongside Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@JasmineForUS), a known critic of Musk. On the call, the two discussed their shared interest in bringing down Tesla—a move that Loomer suggests may be part of a broader campaign.
Edward Niedermeyer is no stranger to Tesla controversy. Loomer points out that his history of criticism dates back to 2008, when he launched the “Tesla Death Watch” on The Truth About Cars, predicting the company’s imminent failure during its early Roadster era. That prediction proved spectacularly wrong as Tesla went on to become a dominant force in the electric vehicle market.
Yet Niedermeyer’s negative coverage didn’t stop. As Loomer highlights, in 2016, he published a piece on DailyKanban.com titled “Tesla Suspension Breakage: It’s Not The Crime, It’s The Coverup”, accusing Tesla of hiding suspension issues in the Model S. That article caused a 3% drop in Tesla’s stock, after being widely echoed in the media.
However, Tesla and CEO Elon Musk discredited the claims, noting that 37 out of 40 NHTSA complaints referenced in the article were fake—tied to fabricated VINs and false locations. NHTSA itself found no safety concerns with the suspension.
Loomer’s reporting also exposes the questionable sources behind Niedermeyer’s work, including Keef Wivaneff, an Australian retiree known for uploading photos of wrecked Teslas and filing dubious safety complaints—many of which have been dismissed by regulators.
Given the pattern of misleading claims and negative press that directly impacts Tesla’s stock, Loomer raises a critical question: Is Niedermeyer acting independently, or is he part of a broader strategy by Tesla’s competitors or financial interests aiming to drive down the company’s valuation?
Further adding to the suspicion, Loomer notes Niedermeyer’s vague professional affiliations. After leaving The Truth About Cars in 2010, he moved to Daily Kanban and later founded Argot Industries LLC, an unclear entity linked to a basic WordPress blog. He also claims to lead a startup focused on “strategic communications,” though the specifics are murky at best.
While no hard evidence yet proves Niedermeyer is funded by Tesla’s rivals, the pattern of behavior, the use of questionable sources, and the financial impact of his stories—highlighted through Loomer’s investigation—paint a picture of someone with a persistent anti-Tesla agenda.
Based on Loomer’s findings, the question now being asked is:
Who is funding Edward Niedermeyer’s nearly 20-year crusade against Tesla—and why?