Justice Department Charges Tesla Arsonists as Political Divisions Deepen

The Trump administration labels Tesla-related attacks as domestic terrorism, while Jasmine Crockett defends the nonviolent mission of the Tesla Takedown movement.

• Attorney General Pam Bondi announced charges against individuals accused of arson attacks on Tesla vehicles, classifying these acts as domestic terrorism.
• President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have vowed severe penalties for those targeting Tesla, framing the incidents as intimidation against Trump supporters.
• Rep. Jasmine Crockett reiterated during a livestream that the Tesla Takedown movement is committed to nonviolent protest and clarified her figurative language about 'taking down' Elon Musk.
• Marjorie Taylor Greene accused Crockett of promoting 'political violence and terrorism,' aligning with the Trump administration's rhetoric against the movement.
• Media figures, including Brian Kilmeade, have been criticized for distorting Crockett's comments, further escalating tensions over the protests.

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