President Donald Trump is taking a bold stand against the left’s escalating attacks on Tesla dealerships, vehicles, and their owners. Speaking on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 11, the former president declared that these acts of destruction would be treated as *domestic terrorism* in his administration. His comments came as part of a broader defense of Elon Musk’s efforts to combat corruption through his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has sparked a furious backlash from left-wing political forces.
Musk, a vocal proponent of free-market principles and individual liberty, has drawn the ire of the left for his efforts to cut wasteful government spending and eradicate politically driven initiatives like DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) contracts. His ongoing attempts to uncover fraud, waste, and abuse within Social Security have also made him a target. In response, Musk’s political adversaries have launched a campaign of violent, economically damaging attacks on Tesla cars and dealerships, damaging property and harming businesses.
Trump, ever the defender of American values, has had enough. Meeting with Musk outside the White House, the two discussed the growing attacks on Tesla, with Trump vowing to take serious action against those responsible. The president did not mince words, stating that the violence against Tesla was tantamount to domestic terrorism, with those involved in the attacks facing severe consequences.
In a passionate post on Truth Social, Trump began by expressing his unwavering support for Musk and his efforts to help the country, writing: “To Republicans, Conservatives, and all great Americans, Elon Musk is ‘putting it on the line’ in order to help our nation, and he is doing a FANTASTIC JOB!” He went on to call out left-wing attempts to boycott Tesla, claiming that their coordinated efforts to damage Musk’s business are illegal. “The Radical Left Lunatics, as they often do, are trying to illegally and collusively boycott Tesla, one of the World’s great automakers, and Elon’s ‘baby,’ in order to attack and do harm to Elon, and everything he stands for,” Trump said.
To demonstrate his support for Musk, Trump vowed to purchase a new Tesla, commenting on his post: “I’m going to buy a brand new Tesla tomorrow morning as a show of confidence and support for Elon Musk, a truly great American. Why should he be punished for putting his tremendous skills to work in order to help MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN???”
The announcement was followed by a spectacle outside the White House, where Trump and Musk discussed Tesla’s innovations while Trump examined a selection of the cars Musk had delivered for consideration. The event was marked by a lighthearted moment where Trump mocked President Biden’s physical frailty as he got into a Tesla Model S. He also quipped that the car felt more like a “big computer” than a traditional vehicle, further emphasizing the cutting-edge nature of Tesla’s products.
But the most significant moment came when Trump declared, “I will label attacks on Tesla as domestic terrorism.” He went on to make it clear that his administration would not tolerate such lawlessness. “We already know who some of them are, we are going to catch them,” Trump promised. “When we catch you, and we will, you’re going to go through HELL.”
Online reactions to Trump’s statements were overwhelmingly supportive. One social media user wrote, “My thoughts are that the destruction of private property to make a political point is terrorism, and if we don’t take it seriously and crack down on the people who do this, it will get much worse.”
Trump’s unflinching stance sends a clear message to the left: attacks on private businesses and individuals for political reasons will not be tolerated. As Musk continues his battle to bring efficiency and transparency to government, Trump’s commitment to protecting the American people from domestic terrorism—whether it targets Tesla or any other business—is a strong rebuke to those who seek to undermine American values.
