Tesla's head of North American and European manufacturing and operations, Omead Afshar, has been fired, according to multiple reports. This follows the departure of Optimus robot head Milan Kovac. Afshar's dismissal comes amid declining Tesla sales in Europe and China. While Musk seemingly blames Afshar, critics point to Musk's own actions, including political involvement and controversial cost-cutting measures, as contributing factors to Tesla's struggles. Musk's recent actions, including firing Afshar and launching a robotaxi service, are seen as attempts to shift public perception of the company.

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