In what can only be described as an unsettling moment for CNN, the network’s late-night show *Have I Got News for You* descended into dangerous territory as its panelists joked about the growing domestic terrorism campaign against Tesla cars, dealerships, and owners. The comments, made during a segment on March 22, 2025, trivialized the very real acts of violence meant to intimidate Elon Musk into backing down from his political influence, specifically his pledge to support conservative candidates in judicial races.
President Trump has already made it clear that these attacks are not to be taken lightly. He has promised to label the assault on Tesla properties as domestic terrorism, a move that has resonated with many who see these acts as politically motivated. “I will label attacks on Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism…. We already know who some of them are, we are going to catch them,” Trump said, vowing swift justice for those responsible.
However, the panelists on CNN’s *Have I Got News for You* were far from taking this seriously. Amber Ruffin, a far-left activist and alleged comedian, kicked things off by asking, “When do we riot?” She was met not with the recoil one might expect from such an inflammatory comment, but with cheers and applause from the studio audience. The laughter continued as Ruffin pushed the envelope further, suggesting that violence was a fitting response to Musk’s political engagement.
The situation took an even darker turn when actor Michael Ian Black, known for his role on *Reno 911*, joined in with a laugh, “Here’s what I’ve been doing: I’ve been going around to random Tesla dealerships and lighting cars on fire.” Black’s comment wasn’t a lighthearted quip—it was a direct mockery of the violent acts that have already been carried out against Tesla properties. The implication was clear: the panelists were not just joking about these crimes but endorsing them in a twisted form of political theater.
While these left-wing celebrities were joking about committing domestic terrorism, the reality is far from funny. The Department of Justice has already charged individuals for their involvement in these acts. Attorney General Pam Bondi made a strong statement, warning those involved that “the days of committing crimes without consequence have ended.” The DOJ has already charged three individuals responsible for the violent destruction of Tesla properties, sending a stern message to those who might consider participating in similar attacks.
Among those charged were individuals who used Molotov cocktails to set fire to Tesla cars and charging stations across the country. One defendant was arrested in Salem, Oregon, after throwing eight Molotov cocktails at a Tesla dealership. Another suspect was apprehended in Loveland, Colorado, after attempting to destroy Teslas with incendiary devices. And in Charleston, South Carolina, a third individual was caught vandalizing Tesla charging stations with profane messages against President Trump before setting the stations on fire.
It is evident that the violent rhetoric and acts of terrorism targeting Tesla are a direct response to Elon Musk’s involvement in conservative politics. But CNN’s casual treatment of this violence, as if it were a mere punchline, shows just how far the left is willing to go to advance their political agenda—no matter the cost.
As the DOJ and the Trump administration take swift action against these domestic terrorists, one must wonder: Will CNN and other liberal outlets continue to normalize and even joke about violence? Or will they finally recognize the danger their rhetoric poses in an already deeply divided nation? The American people deserve accountability—not just for those who commit these acts, but for those who encourage and celebrate them.
