Staff Reports
Elon Musk found himself in a colorful spat with former Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who recently celebrated Tesla’s stock dip like it was a decisive victory in a debate. With a flair for the dramatic, Walz took to social media recommending that those needing a pick-me-up check Tesla’s stock prices. It appears the ex-governor’s idea of a good time involves snipping off Tesla badges from electric vehicles, which could leave Tesla owners pondering whether to embrace “how to be a misinformed Democrat” as their new hobby.
The recent drop in Tesla’s stock has led some analysts to lay blame at Musk’s politically charged activities, though it’s hard to ignore that leftist protests have added to the commotion. One particularly theatrical protest in Las Vegas involved setting multiple Teslas ablaze, because apparently, nothing screams “peaceful activism” like throwing a Molotov cocktail at an electric car. One has to wonder how setting fire to cars aligns with the “green” ethos that electric vehicles claim to uphold.
This level of violence is insane and deeply wrong.
Tesla just makes electric cars and has done nothing to deserve these evil attacks. https://t.co/Fh1rcfsJPh
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 18, 2025
In a classic “only in America” moment, Musk took to social media to express his disbelief at the violence surrounding his vehicles. He remarked that the level of hostility was “insane and deeply wrong.” One can almost picture leftist activists wielding their protest signs while sipping fair trade lattes, trying to declare war on a car company because that’s obviously how one brings about meaningful change. Musk’s vehicles are designed to reduce emissions, yet the opposition seems set on increasing emissions through fire and fury.
Attorney General Pam Bondi, in a show of no-nonsense leadership, labeled these violent attacks on Tesla properties as “domestic terrorism” and made it clear that those responsible will face serious consequences. Bondi feels the full weight of the law should come down on any Neanderthal who thinks setting someone’s car on fire is a valid protest strategy. The Department of Justice appears ready to take action, ensuring that a five-year mandatory minimum sentence awaits those responsible for this destructive behavior. A message hard to ignore, at least for those who can read.
If you need a little boost during the day, check out Tesla stock 📉 pic.twitter.com/KBEh6pOZLW
— Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) March 19, 2025
In a moment of levity, Musk responded to Walz’s smackdown with a humorous nod to U.S. politics, suggesting that looking at a portrait of J.D. Vance in the White House provides him a bit of inspiration and perhaps a laugh during challenging times. It seems these two won’t be squaring off for a bipartisan banter on the Tesla dealership circuit anytime soon. Instead, Walz can stick to poking fun at electric cars, while Musk continues to innovate and inspire, despite the occasional combustible protest.
