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| Elon Musk Says He Believes ‘Larger Forces’ Are Behind Attacks On Tesla Dealerships |
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reacted to a series of attacks targeting Tesla vehicles and dealerships, saying he believes there may be more behind the incidents than simple political disagreement. Read original
In a video shared on X, Musk said he had previously believed Democrats were the political party associated with empathy and caring, but questioned why some people were now attacking Tesla-related properties.
“I always thought that Democrats were supposed to be the party of empathy and caring, and yet they are burning down cars, firebombing dealerships.”
Musk Suggests ‘Larger Forces’ May Be Involved
Musk also questioned the motivation behind the attacks, describing the situation as difficult to understand.
“There is some kind of mental illness going on because this doesn’t make any sense,” he said, before adding that he believed “there are larger forces at work.”
The comments come amid protests and acts of vandalism that have targeted Tesla vehicles and facilities in different locations.
Musk has increasingly become a controversial political figure following his involvement in US politics, while Tesla has also faced protests and criticism connected to his political activities.
The video circulating on social media has sparked further debate over the reasons behind the attacks and whether they are politically motivated.
Elon Musk "I always thought that Democrats were supposed to be the party of empathy and caring, and yet they are burning down cars, firebombing dealerships."
— Tesla Owners Silicon Valley (@teslaownersSV) September 3, 2026
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