South African billionaire Elon Musk defends Tesla amid escalating vehicle attacks in the US and globally, asserting that neither he nor the company have done anything “harmful”.
Dozens of attacks targeting Tesla properties have emerged across the United States and internationally, coinciding with the company’s declining stock performance – a situation recently highlighted by Tim Walz.
During a Fox News interview, Musk was questioned about the motivation behind these attacks, which have included incidents such as cars being set on fire with Molotov cocktails and a man self-immolating near a charging station.
“It’s shocking,” Musk stated. “This level of hatred from the left is incomprehensible. I thought Democrats were the party of empathy, yet they’re the ones escalating violence.”
He added: “Tesla is a peaceful company. We’ve never done anything harmful – only productive things. This seems like a manifestation of collective mental illness that simply doesn’t make sense.”
The attacks occur as Tesla experiences market challenges. In the second quarter, the company’s share of new electric vehicle sales dropped below 50% for the first time, according to Cox Automotive. Additionally, Tesla’s stock has declined 19.5% this year, potentially influenced by Musk’s controversial public stances.
Attorney General Pam Bondi characterized the situation strongly, describing the attacks as “nothing short of domestic terrorism” and emphasizing potential severe legal consequences.
“The Department of Justice has already charged several perpetrators,” a spokesperson noted, “including cases potentially involving five-year mandatory minimum sentences. We will continue investigating and imposing significant consequences on those involved.”
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