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Vandalize Tesla property and the White House will prosecute you as a domestic terrorist, Trump pledges


Published on 2025-03-12 09:40:54 - Fortune
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  • The White House could bring the full force of the U.S. government to bear on anti-Elon Musk protestors found to have destroyed his carmaker's assets, following a spate of attacks large and small targeting Tesla.

The article discusses former President Donald Trump's pledge to treat acts of vandalism against Tesla property as domestic terrorism if he were to return to office. During a speech at a rally in Iowa, Trump criticized the Biden administration's handling of protests, particularly those involving Tesla, and promised that under his administration, such acts would be met with severe legal consequences. He emphasized a strong law-and-order stance, suggesting that his administration would prosecute individuals involved in these acts under terrorism laws, aiming to deter what he perceives as threats to American businesses and property. This statement comes amidst ongoing debates about the balance between free speech, protest rights, and property rights in the U.S. political landscape.

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