Tensions surrounding Tesla continue to rise. Following protests and acts of vandalism against the brand, Donald Trump promises to crack down. The US president says he will have these attacks classified as domestic terrorism. A divisive statement that could have significant consequences.
Tesla has been at the heart of many controversies in recent months. Between falling sales, distrust from some of its customers, and the growing political involvement of Elon Musk, the company is going through a turbulent period. Demonstrations have even broken out in front of several dealerships, sometimes accompanied by acts of vandalism. Faced with this escalation, Donald Trump has decided to take a stand. During an official event at the White House, Trump declared: that he would classify these attacks as acts of domestic terrorism. He made this decision after being questioned about reported violence near some Tesla sites, including vandalism and even gunfire. “We're going to catch these people. They're bad people,“ he said, standing next to Elon Musk.
Trump threatens to crack down on anti-Tesla protests
In recent days, protests against Elon Musk and Tesla have grown in size. While most remain peaceful, some more radical actions have been reported, such as broken windows and vandalized cars. In response, Trump wants to toughen up and now considers these incidents a threat to "a major American company." He has already shown his support for the brand by purchasing a car from the brand, a primarily symbolic gesture. This measure could intensify the crackdown on protesters and reignite the debate on freedom of expression in the United States.
Trump's statements were quick to provoke a reaction. The Tesla Takedown movement, which is organizing protests against Elon Musk, immediately denounced the announcement, claiming that his actions are peaceful and that the president is only trying to intimidate them. Some observers also see it as an attempt to distract from the controversies surrounding the CEO and Tesla. It remains to be seen whether this strong stance from the US president will have an impact on tensions or if it will only fuel further polarization around the brand.
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