Assuming Musk actually does ditch DOGE (this administration has not been big on following federal laws, after all), he’ll be leaving his new mess for an old one. Tesla is staring down a potential crisis, in no small part because of how badly Musk’s behavior has damaged the brand.

Ahead of a crucial earnings report, Elon Musk is under pressure to choose between Tesla and DOGE.Wedbush analyst Dan Ives warned Tesla faces a "code red" if Musk doesn't step back from his government role.

Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives said Elon Musk should step back from his controversial work at the Department of Government Efficiency and re-focus his attention on Tesla Inc., adding the electric-vehicle maker faces a “code red” moment as it prepares to report first-quarter earnings Tuesday.