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Tesla shares are rising in intraday trading Tuesday after gaining more than 8% over the past two sessions in the wake of last week's public spat between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump.

Musk said in a social media post this week that Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxi service will roll onto the streets of Austin, Texas on June 22. The Tesla CEO is betting the company’s future on autonomous vehicles (AV) and a robotaxi service – which will hopefully inject much-needed cash just as the company’s sales and profits are slumping.

Baird downgraded shares of Tesla from "Buy" to "Neutral," saying the Musk-Trump spat has led to more uncertainty and the potential for brand damage.

Tesla earned a new analyst downgrade in the wake of last week’s stunning showdown between the formerly close allies in Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, as the stock continues to face pressure from Musk’s activities outside of his executive duties.

Tesla faces an existential test this month as it aims to launch self-driving “robotaxis” in its home base of Austin, Texas, where public-safety officials are increasingly concerned about the state’s anti-regulation stance toward autonomous vehicles.

Elon Musk's association with Donald Trump's administration seemingly impacted his wealth, with Tesla's stock plummeting 33% since Trump's inauguration

Last week, a social media post from Elon Musk caused many people to stop what they were doing and look down at their phones. Even for the Tesla (TSLA) CEO, known for his controversial and bold opinions,