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.
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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: 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 - 8h -
Trump goes to bat for Tesla as backlash, financial woes escalate
The White House is going to bat for Tesla as Elon Musk's electric vehicle (EV) company suffers from financial woes and faces increasingly violent backlash. President Trump and top administration ...The Hill - 1d -
Elon Musk tells Tesla employees 'hang onto your stock,' urges vandals to 'stop being psycho'
In an all-hands livestreamed meeting on Thursday night, Tesla CEO Elon Musk commented on some of protests and instances of vandalism the company has faced.CNBC - 1d -
No evidence of coordinated vandalism of Teslas despite Musk and Trump claims
Law enforcement and extremism experts find no evidence of coordinated attacks on Teslas, despite claims from CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump.NBC News - 1d -
What to Know About the Backlash Against Tesla
Elon Musk’s electric carmaker faces serious headwinds amid his involvement with right-wing politics and the Trump administration.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump buys Tesla to 'make a statement' about Musk backlash
President Trump said Tuesday he was buying a Tesla vehicle as he doubled down on his support of Elon Musk, who has come under mounting scrutiny for leading the Trump administration's government ...The Hill - 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 - 2d -
Elon Musk tells Tesla employees to hold on to their stock amid harsh selloff
Musk predicts ‘bright’ future despite Tesla bearing brunt of backlash against his role in Trump’s administration. US politics live – latest updates Elon Musk attempted to reassure Tesla ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 - 3d -
Trump to Tesla vandals: 'We are looking for you!!!'
President Trump issued a stark warning to those vandalizing Tesla dealerships across the U.S., threatening extensive jail time. "I look forward to watching the sick terrorist thugs get 20 year jail ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump's White House Tesla expo
Presented by Ericsson {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Trump buys a Tesla in defense of Elon Musk President Trump bought a Tesla Tuesday afternoon to "make a ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Trump defends Tesla amid challenges
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump defends Tesla amid backlash, financial woes The White House is going to bat for Tesla as Elon Musk’s electric vehicle (EV) ...The Hill - 23h -
Tesla vehicles vandalized across US since Musk began White House role
Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations have been hit with vandalisms, fires and protests since Elon Musk began his role at the White House.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Bondi tells Tesla vandals to 'watch out'
Attorney General Pam Bondi warned Tesla vandals to “watch out” Friday, as the Trump administration seeks to crack down on those targeting Tesla dealerships and cars. Bondi said she has opened an ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
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 -
Bondi announces charges against 3 individuals in damage to Teslas
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday announced three individuals are facing federal charges for allegedly attacking Tesla properties as protests and vandalism hit Elon Musk's electric vehicle ...The Hill - 2d -
Multiple Teslas vandalized at California dealership
The vandalism comes two days after a protest at the same Tesla dealership.The Hill - 4d -
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 - 1d -
Can Donald Trump afford a trade war with Canada?
And can Elon Musk afford a tumble in Tesla's share price?BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Rage Against Elon Musk Turns Tesla Into a Target
The backlash against the electric vehicle company has turned violent at times, as its billionaire chief executive parlays his support for President Trump into consequential influence over the ...The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Musk urges Tesla employees to ‘hang on’ to their shares
Billionaire rails against vandalism of cars and protests at dealerships in the US and EuropeFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump buys a Tesla from Elon Musk at the White House
President Donald Trump bought a Tesla from Elon Musk at the White House. Trump declared the vehicles “beautiful” and in particular praised the company’s unusually designed Cybertruck.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Trump goes to bat for Tesla
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump goes to bat for Tesla The White House is forcefully defending Tesla as Elon Musk's electric vehicle (EV) company suffers from financial woes ...The Hill - 2d -
Tesla facilities face wave of attacks as Elon Musk delves into politics
As Elon Musk attempts to drastically cut the federal workforce and delves further into the corridors of American power, the Tesla CEO's electric carmaker facilities have come under fire — literally.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
DOGE Anger Escalates With Leak of Tesla Owners’ Personal Information
Amid backlash against DOGE, Elon Musk, and Tesla, a site leaked home addresses of DOGE staffers as well as some Tesla owners.Inc. - 11h -
Tesla dealerships targeted as Elon Musk decries "evil attacks"
Elon Musk's ties to the Trump administration have provoked protests and violent attacks on Tesla across the U.S.CBS News - 3d -
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 - 2d -
What’s Driving Tesla’s Woes?
As Tesla faces a global sales slump, and with shares down for the seventh consecutive week, could Elon Musk's antics really be to blame?Wired - Mar. 8 -
Bondi labels Tesla vandalism 'domestic terrorism'
Attorney General Pam Bondi labeled the recent vandalism targeting Tesla dealerships and cars as “domestic terrorism” and added the Department of Justice (DOJ) has already charged “several” alleged ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump’s Tariffs and the Backlash From Canada and Other Countries, Explained
After a fresh wave of tariffs from the United States, Canada and the European Union said they would impose billions in levies on U.S. goods.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump calls Tesla boycott 'illegal' and says he's buying one to support Elon Musk
Trump called Musk, the controversial leader of Tesla and a new government efficiency initiative, a "truly great American."CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Notable Tesla investor says he hopes Musk’s government role is ‘short-lived’
Christopher Tsai retains faith in carmaker’s earnings potential despite backlash that has seen its shares take a hit. A devoted investor in Elon Musk ’s Tesla – and once a close childhood friend ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
How Elon Musk's Trump support could hurt — or help — Tesla
Elon Musk is both the CEO of the largest U.S. EV maker and the right-hand-man to President Donald Trump. Bears say it's a disaster for Tesla, bulls say a boon.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Can Trump and Musk Convince More Conservatives to Buy Teslas?
President Trump rallied support for Elon Musk’s car company, but there may not be enough conservatives willing to buy electric cars to make up for the Democrats who now shun Teslas.The New York Times - 3d -
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 -
Ben Jennings on Elon Musk and the backlash against Tesla – cartoon
Discover and buy more of Ben’s cartoons here Order your own print of this cartoon from the Guardian Print Shop Continue reading...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
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
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