In the aftermath of Donald Trump‘s election, hedge funds that bet against Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) have reportedly experienced significant losses. What Happened: Following Trump’s victory, hedge funds that were shorting Tesla have seen their fortunes decline by $5.2 billion. These losses took place between election day and the close of the following Friday, according to Bloomberg. The data, gathered by S3 Partners, highlights the influence of the close ties between President-elect Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on the stock market. In the four months leading up to the election, many hedge funds…