President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Tesla saboteurs in a post on TruthSocial threatening imprisonment for those involved in setting electric vehicles on fire. Trump’s warning included the possibility of up to twenty years in prison for both the perpetrators and those providing funding for their actions. This came following Attorney General Pam Bondi filing charges against three individuals involved in destroying Tesla cars and charging stations in Colorado, Oregon, and South Carolina, labeling the incidents as domestic terrorism.
The suspects in the incidents were identified as Adam Matthew Lansky, Lucy Grace Nelson, and Daniel Clarke-Pounder. Lansky was charged with unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm after throwing Molotov cocktails at parked cars at a Tesla dealership in Oregon. Nelson spray-painted the phrase “Nazi cars” on vehicles at a Colorado dealership before setting them on fire. Clarke-Pounder was caught vandalizing Teslas in South Carolina, writing anti-Trump rhetoric on the vehicles before setting them ablaze. If convicted, each of them could face up to twenty years in prison.
In Las Vegas, footage obtained by the Las Vegas Review-Journal showed a firebug igniting several Teslas, resulting in one bursting into flames after the lithium battery exploded. The arsonist left the word “RESIST” in red letters painted on a Tesla Collision Center near the Vegas Strip. Elon Musk expressed shock at the attacks on Tesla vehicles, citing the level of “hatred and violence” emanating from the left. Musk condemned the actions, calling them “deranged” and defended his own actions as “productive.”
Musk’s statements on Fox News with host Sean Hannity revealed his surprise at the violent attacks on Teslas. He called out the perpetrators for their “hatred and violence” and highlighted the discrepancy between these actions and the Democratic Party’s ideals of empathy and caring. Trump, who recently purchased a red Tesla that was displayed outside the White House, also vowed to catch those responsible for the attacks, labeling them as “bad guys.” The incidents raised concerns about the safety and security of Tesla vehicles and charging stations, prompting legal action against the perpetrators for their destructive acts.
The charges brought by Attorney General Bondi against the suspects highlighted the severity of their actions, categorizing them as domestic terrorism. The destructive behavior aimed at Tesla vehicles and charging stations not only poses a threat to public safety but also damages property and poses a significant risk to the environment. Trump’s warning on TruthSocial and Musk’s condemnation of the attacks underscored the need for accountability and justice for those involved in targeting Teslas. Overall, the incidents reflect a concerning trend of violence and sabotage against electric vehicles and highlight the dangers posed by such destructive behaviors.
