Musk faces questions on autonomous driving, Tesla's declining sales and his continued role in the Trump administration on Tuesday night.

Hundreds of protests at Tesla showrooms have also weighed on the company. Under the banner of a “Tesla Takedown,” opponents of Musk and Trump’s government policies have targeted the company to try to gain leverage over Musk, and demonstrators have continued to swarm Tesla locations, especially on weekends.

Musk's role at the White House set off worldwide protests at Tesla dealerships. Did it affect the automaker's bottom line?