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Tesla Vandalism Surges in Canada as Trump and Musk Face Backlash
More than 80 Teslas were damaged in Hamilton, Ontario, the police said, amid other acts of vandalism against the company owned by Elon Musk.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal’ and says he’s buying one to support Musk
Standing in the driveway of the White House with Tesla vehicles, Trump said he would label violence against the company’s showrooms as domestic terrorism. Donald Trump said he is buying a “brand ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
DOGE doxx site maps 'Musk World' as Trump AG threatens Tesla vandals with federal charges
Tesla CEO Elon Musk spent hundreds of millions to help President Donald Trump win a second term. His electric vehicle maker is paying a price for that.CNBC - 5d -
'Buy Tesla,' Commerce chief Lutnick urges as Musk leads DOGE for Trump administration
President Trump last week opened the White House lawn to become a Tesla showroom, with Elon Musk showing him a Cybertruck and other electric vehicles.CNBC - 5d -
Trump: Tesla vandals should face 20 years in jail, be sent to El Salvador
President Donald Trump seemed to issue a warning to individuals who participate in Tesla vandalisms, as reports of destruction of vehicles surge across the country.ABC News - 2d -
Trump says he’s buying ‘brand new’ Tesla to support Musk
President Trump said he would be buying a “brand new” Tesla to support his senior adviser Elon Musk, as the stock market shows shares of the electric car company tumbling. “To Republicans, ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Watch: Trump buys Tesla alongside Musk at White House
President Trump joined tech billionaire and adviser Elon Musk on Tuesday at the White House, where he bought a Tesla vehicle. “I’m gonna buy because number one, it’s a great product. As good as it ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Man drives into Tesla protesters at dealership: Police
A man drove his car into protesters outside a Tesla dealership in Palm Beach County, Florida over the weekend, authorities said. None of the participants in the demonstration against President ...The Hill - 1d -
Tesla faces backlash over Elon Musk's ties to Trump and far-right support
Tesla shares have plunged more than 47% since President Trump's inauguration as criticism mounts over Elon Musk's involvement in the administration and his statements backing far-right views. ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Trump defends Amy Coney Barrett: ‘She’s a very good woman’
President Trump defended Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, calling her a “very good woman” even as she breaks with conservatives on some issues. “She’s a very good woman. She’s very smart, ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
White House defends Trump's tariffs amid plunging stock markets
The White House is defending President Donald Trump's tariffs against the country's top trading partners after the stock market experienced its worst day in 2025 with a sell off that left the Dow ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Tesla facilities across the country attacked in protest of Elon Musk
A wave of anti-Tesla attacks have occurred as Elon Musk takes a leading role in President Trump's cost-cutting task force known as DOGE.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Pam Bondi Calls Tesla Vandalism ‘Domestic Terrorism,’ Promising Consequences
The attorney general echoed remarks by President Trump, as protesters against Elon Musk and his efforts to shrink the government have defaced and destroyed Tesla vehicles.The New York Times - 6d -
Tesla owners are trading in their EVs at record levels, Edmunds says
Data from Edmunds shows that Tesla owners have been trading in their vehicles at record levels since CEO Elon Musk joined Trump's White House.CNBC - 4d -
FBI launches Tesla threats task force: 'This is domestic terrorism'
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his DOGE team are leading efforts by the Trump administration to drastically cut federal government spending and staff.CNBC - 21h -
White House pledges to defend FTC firings in court
The White House on Wednesday vowed to defend President Trump's firings of two Democratic commissioners at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), stating the president has the legal authority to do so, ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump compares violence against Tesla to Capitol riot: ‘You didn’t have anything like that on Jan. 6’
President Trump on Friday compared the vandalization of Tesla dealerships across the U.S. to the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, arguing the level of attacks on Elon Musk’s company wasn’t ...The Hill - 4d -
DOGE chief Elon Musk says he's running businesses 'with great difficulty' as Tesla shares tank
The Tesla CEO Musk said he expected to realize $1 trillion in government savings for the Trump administration as part of the DOGE project.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Trump defends Waltz after Signal breach
President Trump said he still has confidence in national security adviser Mike Waltz in an interview with NBC on Tuesday, following a report by a journalist for The Atlantic who says he was ...The Hill - 5h -
Tim Walz says he 'boosts mood' by looking at Tesla stock
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) told a crowd in Wisconsin on Tuesday that he boosts his mood by looking at Tesla stock, taking a shot at Elon Musk, the automaker's CEO and the face of President Trump's ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump defends tariffs in speech to business leaders amid market turmoil
Trump to speak with corporate leaders after stocks plummetNBC News - Mar. 11 -
Tesla tells US government Trump trade war could ‘harm’ EV companies
Letter from Elon Musk’s firm to US trade representative warns of ‘downstream impacts’ of tit-for-tat tariffs. Business live – latest updates Elon Musk’s Tesla has warned that Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Tesla shares have declined every week since Elon Musk went to Washington
Tesla's stock has dropped for seven straight weeks, a stretch that dates back to the beginning of Donald Trump's second term in the White House.CNBC - Mar. 8 -
Eggings, swastikas and dog poop: Tesla bears brunt of people’s ire against Musk
In response to the billionaire’s scorched-earth raids on US government agencies, Tesla chargers and showrooms are being targeted. In the early morning hours of Donald Trump’s inauguration day, a ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
President Trump defends tariffs against allies and threatens more amid volatility in markets
President Trump is threatening a 200% tariff on alcohol from Europe in response to the EU tariff on American-made whiskey. Mr. Trump has defended the current tariffs against allies and downplayed ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Tesla’s stock has lost its ‘Trump bump.’ Here’s the latest bad news.
Tesla’s stock is sinking after another month of bad China sales. Elon Musk has now lost about $7 billion in his stake since the election.MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
Tesla backer says Musk must reduce Trump work, as 46,000 Cybertrucks recalled
Dan Ives warns company is in ‘brand tornado crisis moment’ as it is removed from Vancouver auto show. Business live latest updates Tesla and Elon Musk are embroiled in a “brand tornado crisis ...The Guardian - 5d -
Tesla’s Europe sales drop nearly 45% amid row over Musk’s Trump links
US carmaker’s European market share falls as Chinese rival BYD overtakes it on global revenue, topping $100bn. Business live – latest updates Sales of new Tesla cars slumped in Europe last ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump taps classified docs co-defendant Walt Nauta for Naval Academy Board
President Trump tapped Walt Nauta, a Navy veteran and his co-defendant in Special Counsel Jack Smith's classified documents case, for a seat on the Naval Academy’s Board of Visitors on Friday. “Our ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Johnson says Congress will investigate attacks against Tesla owners, vehicles
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Wednesday that Congress will investigate attacks against Tesla vehicles and their owners as Elon Musk’s flagship electric vehicle company faces mounting backlash ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
5 ways Democrats can fight Trump and defend the republic
If Democrats in Congress have a serious plan to stop President Trump from violating the Constitution and the nation's laws, they haven't shown it yet.The Hill - 1d -
Staunch Trump defender Alina Habba to be interim U.S. attorney in New Jersey
A personal attorney to President Trump for years, Alina Habba is known for her pugnacious defense in the media and in courtrooms.CBS News - 18h -
Staunch Trump defender Alina Habba to be interim U.S. attorney in New Jersey
A personal attorney to President Trump for years, Alina Habba is known for her pugnacious defense in the media and in courtrooms.CBS News - 18h -
‘Tesla is a good target’: Elon Musk’s car business is focus of fury for political role
Justice department’s threat to ‘come after’ demonstrators against Trump-allied billionaire fails to deter protests. Hundreds of people protested at Tesla dealerships across the US over the ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Donald Trump Bought a $90,000 Tesla With 37 Recall Notices Against It
Here’s hoping Elon Musk won’t have to personally fix President Trump’s new EV anytime soon.Wired - Mar. 12 -
Elon Musk's carmaker Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs
The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Brit Hume defends Fox News colleague from Trump attack
Fox News political commentator Brit Hume came to the defense of one of the network's leading White House correspondents after she was attacked by President Trump this week over her reporting. "I ...The Hill - 5d -
Democrats grill Social Security nominee over disruptions as Republicans defend Trump
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Social Security Administration, Frank Bisignano, got an earful from Senate Democrats at his confirmation hearing Tuesday, in the wake of ...NBC News - 37m -
Jimmy Kimmel Doubts Trump Will Really Buy a Tesla
“But why should he, when he did a big commercial for them today, absolutely free?” Kimmel said after the president brought some of Elon Musk’s cars to the White House.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Gutting the Education Department, and a Trump Tesla Show
Plus, who can do the Daffy Duck voice?The New York Times - Mar. 12