A report by the New York Times on April 28 revealed that Tesla CEO Elon Musk's alliance with former President Trump has prompted New York State Democratic senators to propose revoking Tesla's direct sales privileges and shutting down its direct stores. Senator Fahy, who once supported Tesla in its efforts to transition to green energy, has shifted his stance following Trump's victory and Musk's subsequent controversies. Fahy is now advocating for the repeal of the legislative exemption that allows Tesla to operate direct stores, aiming to have Tesla relinquish its direct sales licenses by 2026.