Trump promises harsh punishment for those who destroy Tesla – up to 20 years in prison
21 March 11:50
US President Donald Trump has said that people caught damaging Tesla cars could be imprisoned for up to 20 years, warning that the government is “on the lookout for them.” This was stated by US President Donald Trump on his social network Truth Social, Komersant ukrainskyi reports
“People caught damaging Teslas could go to prison for up to twenty years, and that includes [their] sponsors. We are looking for you!” Trump said.
The statement came amid ongoing protests against the company in the United States, which have included car arsons and shelling of Tesla showrooms.
It should be noted that Trump had previously purchased a Tesla car to demonstrate his support for Musk, whom he appointed as his senior adviser.
Trump emphasized that acts of violence against the automaker’s dealers would be classified as “domestic terrorism” and would entail serious consequences for the perpetrators.
Protests against Tesla
The Tesla Takedown protests call on Tesla shareholders and car owners to get rid of their shares and cars. They call on other people to join the pressure to make Musk soften his actions as the de facto leader of the Department of Government Effectiveness (DOGE).
Elon Musk’s moves within DOGE and his disparaging comments about people who use federal benefits, as well as the Nazi-like gesture he made at Trump’s inauguration, have caused some people to feel remorseful.
In particular, some Tesla cars have been deliberately damaged, and some people are trying to distance themselves from the brand by putting anti-Musk stickers on their cars or selling them altogether.
About 80 Tesla cars were damaged in Hamilton. Police found that more than 80 Tesla cars had suffered significant damage, with deep scratches and punctured tires on their bodies.
Investigators are currently studying surveillance footage and are asking the public to help identify those involved in the crime.
Elon Musk calls the arson attack on Tesla’s service center in Las Vegas “terrorism”.
Earlier, on March 8, The Washington Post reported that more than 10 violent or destructive acts have been committed in the United States since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, targeting Musk’s facilities.
The vandals have already damaged Tesla storefronts, charging stations, and vehicles.
Dynamics of Tesla shares after the election
It is worth noting that despite a significant drop, Tesla shares are still 8% higher than on Election Day. However, this is significantly less than the rapid 91 percent growth seen before December 17.
After the election, investors expected that Musk’s generous donations to Trump’s campaign and the Republican Party – nearly $300 million – would bring significant benefits to the company, especially due to the possible relaxation of regulations in the field of self-driving technologies.
Despite the losses, Musk is still $83 billion richer than on Election Day. This is partly due to the increased valuation of his private companies, including SpaceX and xAI.
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Elon Musk is a visionary entrepreneur and a lover of Russia
Elon Musk is one of the most influential entrepreneurs of our time, the founder and CEO of many innovative companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and Boring Company. He was born on June 28, 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa. After moving to the United States, he became a pioneer in the field of electric vehicles, space technology, and artificial intelligence. Musk is often in the spotlight for his ambitious goals, including the colonization of Mars, the development of renewable energy, and the creation of neurocomputer interfaces.
Musk is also known for his active stance on social media, where he often posts controversial statements. In 2022, he acquired the Twitter platform, which he later renamed X. Musk takes a libertarian stance on Internet regulation and freedom of speech, opposing government interference in the activities of tech giants.
Musk plays a prominent role in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war. His company SpaceX provided the Armed Forces of Ukraine with access to Starlink satellite Internet for three years of full-scale war, which provided critical communications at the front. Recently, however, Ukraine has been actively looking for a replacement for this technology, as Musk’s public statements and position no longer inspire confidence. Recently, Elon Musk was accused of secret contacts with Putin, and he ridiculed Zelenskyy’s statement about Ukraine’s independence. Today, Musk is an active supporter of Trump’s pro-Kremlin policies. He calls Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a dictator and an extortionist from the United States and opposes any assistance to Ukraine in the war with Russia.
