It seems the audience at *The Daily Show* has lost all sense of decorum, as they applauded the disturbing footage of Tesla vehicles being destroyed by arsonists in a recent segment. Jordan Klepper, co-host of the Comedy Central show, appeared to revel in the chaos, reacting with mock amusement to the crowd’s response.
Klepper, known for his left-leaning commentary, did little to distance himself from the bizarre show of support for violent acts, instead sarcastically accusing the audience of relishing in “petty acts of domestic terrorism.” The crowd, apparently unbothered by the notion of supporting criminal activity, cheered on. It was as if they were not just condoning the destruction of property, but enjoying it.
This unsettling display occurred after Klepper played a montage of news clips showing multiple Tesla vehicles and Cybertrucks set ablaze by vandals. From ABC News to CBS, each segment was followed by enthusiastic applause. The audience cheered when they saw Molotov cocktails hurled at Teslas and even celebrated reports of suspects shooting at these electric cars. One particularly chilling moment came when Klepper aired a clip from *Good Morning America* showcasing swastikas and hate-filled messages scrawled across Tesla vehicles. The crowd’s response? More applause and laughter.
For a brief moment, Klepper seemed to attempt a return to civility, issuing a half-hearted disclaimer that “nobody should be breaking the law and blowing up Teslas.” But his quick quip—“because if you just wait a few minutes, they’ll probably just do it by themselves”—only served to further downplay the gravity of the situation. It’s clear: this was not about accountability or reason, but about ridiculing the consequences of actions taken against Elon Musk and his company.
The attack on Tesla cars isn’t just an isolated incident—it’s part of a disturbing trend. Vandalism against the car company has escalated, with individuals across the country targeting Musk’s properties in what can only be described as acts of political retaliation. In Las Vegas, a Tesla service center was set on fire in a manner that FBI officials are now calling “terroristic.” The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force has since launched an investigation into the incident. The left seems to think these actions are justified, but they are quick to mock the consequences, as evidenced by the enthusiastic applause from Klepper’s audience.
This violent rhetoric has its roots in the left’s unrelenting animosity toward Musk, particularly due to his outspoken support for cutting government waste and fraud during the Trump administration. Musk’s decision to reshape the federal bureaucracy has made him a target for those who prefer big government and unchecked spending.
Several high-profile left-wing figures have openly mocked Musk and his company. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, even celebrated Tesla’s financial struggles, admitting that he added the company’s stock to his iPhone just to watch it fall. Meanwhile, Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) joined the fray by publicly announcing he was getting rid of his Tesla over Musk’s politics, calling him an “a-hole.” And, of course, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel sarcastically urged his viewers to avoid vandalizing Tesla vehicles—though his tone suggested otherwise.
What’s evident from all this is a deep-seated animosity, not only toward Elon Musk but also toward the principles of free-market success, personal freedom, and economic efficiency he represents. Rather than engage in thoughtful debate, the left has resorted to mockery, ridicule, and even violence. And sadly, *The Daily Show* has become a platform for this toxic, destructive rhetoric, offering little more than a laugh at the expense of property rights, safety, and common decency.
