Elon Musk responded to the increasing vandalism and criticism of Tesla with an unexpected five-word statement during a recent interview.
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has recently faced a wave of criticism and vandalism aimed at his electric vehicle company.
This situation has escalated to a level that Musk describes as shocking.
In a recent interview, he shared his thoughts on the hostility directed at Tesla and offered an unexpected response.
Shocking’ levels of Tesla hate and vandalism have significantly increased recently
The past few months have been difficult for Musk and his company. Tesla has experienced protests and boycotts from some members of the public.
These actions have included vandalism of Tesla cars and attacks on showrooms.
Many people are angry about Musk’s involvement in government and his role in cutting federal spending.
Musk has taken on the responsibility of leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
He aims to save considerable amounts of money by reducing contracts and laying off employees.
These actions have sparked controversy, leading to a backlash against Tesla.
Elon Musk strongly responds with a five-word statement to rising nationwide Tesla vandalism
During an interview with Fox News, Musk expressed his surprise at the level of hatred directed towards Tesla.
Musk said: “It’s really come as quite a shock to me that there is this level of, really, hatred and violence from the left.”
He added: “I always thought that the left, you know, Democrats were supposed to be the party of empathy, the party of caring, and yet they’re burning down cars, they’re firebombing dealerships, they’re firing bullets into dealerships, they’re smashing up Teslas.
“Tesla is a peaceful company, we’ve never done anything harmful.”
Musk went further in his remarks by suggesting that there is a larger conspiracy against him and Tesla.
He questioned, “I mean, who’s funding and who’s coordinating it? Because this is crazy. I’ve never seen anything like this.”
Musk believes that his efforts to address waste and corruption in government have made him a target.
The SpaceX CEO continued: “And they basically want to kill me because I’m stopping their fraud and they want to hurt Tesla because we’re stopping the terrible waste and corruption in the government. I’ve never done anything harmful.”
Social media reactions
Musk’s comments have drawn various reactions from the public and media.
One user said: You are a South African Man who came to our country and have plans to destroy our form of government for your own enrichment.
And you wonder why people in this country hate you. Think about it.
The second user wrote: No one is “conspiring” against him. He is pretty openly despised and boycotted.
The third user added: People are sick. Just leave each other and their belongings alone
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The fourth user commented: Vandalism is never justified. But cutting HIV treatment, food banks, and services for veterans is not the same as “harming no one.”
Another user said: I have no empathy for a guy who has no empathy.
Someone wrote: He also has an unrealistic sense of his own self-importance.
President Trump also responded to Tesla vandalism
The White House has also weighed in on the vandalism against Tesla. President Donald Trump labeled the attacks as “domestic terrorism.”
He stated, “They’re bad guys. They’re the same guys who screw around with our schools and universities. We’re gonna catch you, and you’re gonna go through hell.”
The administration has clarified that Musk does not have decision-making authority within the government, despite his advisory role.
This clarification aims to address concerns about Musk’s influence on government policies and spending.