Despite recent reports of vandalism and protests targeting Tesla vehicles and stores, some prominent figures in American politics are showing their support for the electric vehicle maker.
One of the most notable supporters is U.S. President Donald Trump, who has announced his intention to purchase a Tesla in order to show his support for Elon Musk.
Musk facing pushback and Tesla attacks
Elon Musk’s involvement with the Trump administration through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has made him a target for criticism. Critics of Musk have directed their anger towards Tesla, resulting in a spate of vandalism and attacks on Tesla stores. Some incidents have even involved Molotov cocktails being thrown at the stores. Tesla vehicles have also been targeted, with Cybertrucks and Model Ys being damaged in protests against the CEO.
Unfortunately, these attacks have not only resulted in damage to property but have also led to physical harm to individuals. Musk himself has reported receiving death threats as a result of the backlash against him.
Trump stands by Tesla
In response to the attacks on Elon Musk and Tesla, President Trump has publicly announced his support for the CEO. Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to declare that he will be purchasing a new Tesla as a gesture of confidence and support for Musk, whom he described as a “truly great American.”
Trump’s full statement read:
“To Republicans, Conservatives, and all great Americans, Elon Musk is ‘putting it on the line’ in order to help our Nation, and he is doing a FANTASTIC JOB! But the Radical Left Lunatics, as they often do, are trying to illegally and collusively boycott Tesla, one of the World’s great automakers, and Elon’s ‘baby,’ in order to attack and do harm to Elon, and everything he stands for.
“They tried to do it to me at the 2024 Presidential Ballot Box, but how did that work out? In any event, l’m going to buy a brand new Tesla tomorrow morning as a show of confidence and support for Elon Musk, a truly great American. Why should he be punished for putting his tremendous skills to work in order to help MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN???”
Elon Musk expressed his gratitude for President Trump’s support in a post on his social media platform, X.