The Brief
- “Tesla Takedown” protests are breaking out across the United States, including in Florida.
- The demonstrations are part of activists’ attempts to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk’s role as the head of the newly-created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
- In response to the protests, Attorney General James Uthmeier has ordered Florida law enforcement officers to respond to and monitor the events.
FLORIDA – As anti-Elon Musk “Tesla Takedown” protests break out across the United States, law enforcement officers in Florida have been ordered to respond and monitor the events.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has ordered officers from both the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to respond to and monitor the events.
‘Zero tolerance’
What they’re saying:
Uthmeier said Florida has “zero tolerance” for crimes against people or property. He said if the protests turn violent, Florida is prepared to “do what’s necessary to restore order and hold offenders accountable.”…