A.G. Gancarski
Attorney General James Uthmeier is assuring Florida’s 19 Tesla dealerships that law enforcement will be incentivized to have their backs.
“We’re going to have law enforcement patrolling these dealerships. And I’ll tell you if you are a law enforcement officer in Florida and you interfere with somebody and prevent them from hurting a Tesla, come find me and I’m going to try to get you a pay raise and a promotion,” Uthmeier said on “Fox & Friends First.”
Tesla vandalism is rampant globally as people are lashing out against CEO Elon Musk amid his work with the Donald Trump administration.
Uthmeier alluded to “several statutes” in Florida law beyond vandalism that can enhance punishment. He also questioned the philosophy of people committing the vandalism.
“These leftist protesters, they seem to be attacking Teslas as a private company as a way to protest government. They seem to have overlooked the fact that Elon Musk is trying to eliminate government,” Uthmeier said.
Uthmeier is the latest leader to speak out against these crimes.
“The swarm of violent attacks on Tesla property is nothing short of domestic terrorism,” said Attorney General Pam Bondi this week.
“The Department of Justice has already charged several perpetrators with that in mind, including in cases that involve charges with five-year mandatory minimum sentences. We will continue investigations that impose severe consequences on those involved in these attacks, including those operating behind the scenes to coordinate and fund these crimes.”
“Let me tell you, you do it to Tesla, and you do it to any company, we’re going to catch you, and … you’re going to go through hell,” added Trump earlier this month.
12 comments
Peachy
March 20, 2025 at 9:10 am
Funny how all the tree hugging, green energy left wing wackos embraced Musk and Tesla. Then they found out he is a conservative. Now the libs must ransack, pillage, destroy, and torch his dealers and cars. Truly a bunch of subhuman idiots.
Kbana
March 20, 2025 at 9:22 am
What you call those who ransacked and pillaged the Capitol a few years back? Just wanted to confirm.
Peachy
March 20, 2025 at 9:48 am
One person was murdered that day. A Capital Police Officer shot and killed an unarmed military veteran. Somehow you, the liberal media tried to convince the world that a coup was underway. Really? A protest that did go too far. These people with American Flags, backpacks, and cell phones were going to overthrow the most powerful military in the world. Do you really believe that? If so turn off “The View”.
Door defense
March 20, 2025 at 8:50 pm
Ashli got put in the trashli
Professor Brandywine
March 20, 2025 at 9:37 am
I’m surprised to see the Trump administration pushing EV’s and embracing the green new deal.
Kbana
March 20, 2025 at 9:20 am
“They seem to have overlooked the fact that Elon Musk is trying to eliminate government.”
Did he REALLY say that?
ScienceBLVR
March 20, 2025 at 10:14 am
Sounds like James Uthmeier has a serious case of TDS-Tesla Derangement Syndrome! Ugh- get me a mask!
Michael K
March 20, 2025 at 10:19 am
Vandalism is not the same as domestic terrorism. Domestic terrorism was storming the capital and injuring more than 120 police officers. Vandalism is the destruction of property.
It sounds like the government is playing favorites with Tesla – perhaps because Musk bought his way into MAGA land with hundreds of millions of dollars?
Peachy
March 20, 2025 at 11:58 am
Ha! Ha! 120? Really? Probably many of them living here in Florida, going to the gym, beach, and collecting big disability payments. I see plenty of so called disabled NY police offers at my gym.
Andy
March 20, 2025 at 10:35 am
Aren’t they considered tourists?
Andy
March 20, 2025 at 10:36 am
Fascism at its best! Create your own militia, and then use them for your political opponents, we never learn from history!
PeterH
March 20, 2025 at 5:13 pm
News Alert:
FYI Tesla has just recalled almost all cyber trucks for faulty panels that fall off. Since this is a popular vehicle here in MAGA country I would advise not driving behind one of them especially on a highway going 75 mph! Welcome to the FREEDUMB State of Florida! Tesla Stock:
February 20, $354
March 20 $236
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