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Sheryl Crow said she sold her Tesla and donated the proceeds to NPR, describing the decision as a question of whom she was willing to align with. Reports published February 15, 2025 connected the gesture to Tesla owner Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
What Sheryl Crow announced
Crow shared a video showing her Tesla being taken away. TheWrap reported that the video appeared on Friday, February 14, 2025, and quoted her Instagram post: “My parents always said … you are who you hang out with. There comes a time when you have to decide who you are willing to align with. So long Tesla.”
She said the money from the sale was donated to NPR, writing that the broadcaster was “under threat by President Musk” and expressing hope that “the truth will continue to find its way to those willing to know the truth.”
Why the story was tied to Musk and DOGE
Crow’s quoted statement does not use the phrase “DOGE actions.” That wording describes the political context reported by news outlets: Musk was serving a prominent role in President Donald Trump’s administration through DOGE. Crow framed her own decision more broadly as a refusal to remain aligned with Musk and as support for NPR.
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What the video showed
Vanity Fair described a black Tesla loaded onto a flatbed, with Crow waving as it was driven away. Neither report identifies the Tesla model.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Did Crow really donate the sale proceeds to NPR?
Crow said that she did. TheWrap and Vanity Fair both reported her announcement, but those reports do not independently document the transaction, identify the sale price, or state how much NPR received. The available accounts therefore establish the claim as Crow’s announcement rather than a verified dollar figure.
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What is known—and not known
- Known from the reports: Crow announced that she sold her Tesla and gave the proceeds to NPR.
- Her stated reason: She presented the sale as a personal decision about political alignment and said NPR was under threat.
- Timing: The announcement was reported on February 15, 2025, after the video appeared the previous Friday.
- Not reported: The Tesla model, sale price, donation amount, and independent confirmation of the transaction.
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