Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) launched a Tuesday decision condemning violent assaults on Tesla autos.
“The definition of terrorism is the unlawful use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims. That is exactly what has been going on across the country at Tesla dealerships, and it is what innocent Americans who chose Tesla as their preferred vehicle are facing in the wake of violence from Radical Left-Wing domestic terrorists who hate President Donald Trump and Elon Musk,” Boebert mentioned of the write-up.
Her feedback come as Lawyer Basic Pam Bondi has pledged to prosecute people damaging Tesla property with expenses for home terrorism amid an uptick in contributors solid collectively by the “Tesla Takedown” motion which inspires individuals to divest in firm inventory and promote their autos.
The group urged lots of of demonstrators to undertake protests on Saturday, which was deemed a “Global Day of Action” in opposition to CEO Elon Musk, who led federal spending cuts spurred by the Division of Authorities Effectivity (DOGE).
In response to these measures, GOP Reps. Andy Biggs (Ariz.), Rep. Byron Donalds (Fla.), Rep. Brandon Gill (Texas), Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (Fla.), Rep. Nancy Mace (S.C.), Rep. Barry Moore (Ala.), Rep. Troy Nehls (Texas), Rep. Andy Ogles (Tenn), and Rep. Greg Steube (Fla.) have signed on to co-sponsor Boebert’s decision.
The Colorado lawmaker is now urging Democrats to point out assist for her efforts to sentence damaging behaviors.
“My House Resolution will make clear where all Members of Congress stand: do they condemn domestic terrorism against Tesla, or do they endorse it completely,” Boebert mentioned.
“The American people deserve to know where their representatives stand when it comes to condemning domestic terrorism,” she added.
Violence in opposition to Tesla merchandise has sparked worldwide issues, forcing the Vancouver Auto Present to tug the automobile model from its exhibition whereas law enforcement officials in New York stay in the hunt for two males caught etching the phrase “Nazi” and a swastika onto the facet of a automobile parked domestically.
Boebert highlighted each incidents in her decision.
“It’s really unfortunate. The real problem is not the people — it’s not like the crazy guy that firebombs a Tesla dealership. It’s the people pushing the propaganda that cause that guy to do it,” Musk mentioned of the backlash.
“Those are the real villains here and we’re gonna go after them,” he added, affirming President Trump’s intent to cease hurt to Tesla.
