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- Pam Bondi wildly claims Tesla vandals using ‘weapons of mass destruction’ as three arrested face 20 years in prison (irishstar.com)
Attorney General Labels Tesla Vandals as Wielders of “Weapons of Mass Destruction”
Amid ongoing protests and vandalism targeting Tesla vehicles, US Attorney General Pam Bondi has taken a strong stance, labeling the vandals as users of “weapons of mass destruction.” The unrest follows a series of controversies surrounding Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a close advisor to President Trump. These controversies include an alleged Nazi salute by Musk and the dismissal of numerous federal employees following efficiency audits.
The escalating situation has seen Tesla owners trading in their vehicles at an unprecedented rate, despite President Trump’s recent public display of support for Musk through the purchase of a Tesla. Protests and acts of vandalism, including arson and defacement, have been reported across the US, Germany, and the UK. Some Tesla owners are even modifying their cars to indicate they were purchased before the recent controversies.
Bondi emphasized the seriousness of these acts during a Fox News interview, stating that three federal charges have already been filed and investigations are ongoing. She confirmed the formation of a dedicated task force and warned that those arrested could face up to 20 years in prison. Bondi highlighted the use of Molotov cocktails in some of the incidents, classifying them as potential weapons of mass destruction.
The Attorney General’s comments come after President Trump’s earlier threat to label such vandals as “domestic terrorists.” The connection between Bondi and Musk adds another layer to the story, as Bondi previously represented Musk against federal securities fraud charges. The charges alleged that Musk’s tweets had misled shareholders and manipulated Tesla’s stock price.