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Trump suggested sending individuals who vandalize Tesla property to El Salvador prisons, stating convicted offenders could face up to 20 years, amidst ongoing arrests for attacks on Tesla facilities.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi described the attacks as “domestic terrorism,” although this is not a formal charge, and claimed they are coordinated, while the DOJ announced charges against three individuals in connection to these incidents.
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Trump’s strong support for Tesla comes as the company faces financial pressures and amid scrutiny of Elon Musk’s role in government and unusual public encouragement by a Commerce Secretary to invest in Tesla stock.
Former President Donald Trump recently stated that individuals found guilty of targeting Tesla properties should potentially serve their sentences in El Salvador.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump proposed that those convicted of arson against Tesla vehicles or vandalism of company locations could face imprisonment for up to two decades.
Trump’s Salvadoran Prison Proposal for Tesla Vandals
“Perhaps these individuals could serve their time within El Salvador’s prison system, which has recently become known for its notably ‘lovely’ conditions,” Trump remarked.
This comment followed shortly after Trump’s prior warning that anyone involved in acts of sabotage against Tesla vehicles or related infrastructure would be pursued and prosecuted rigorously.
In an earlier online statement, he declared that “Individuals apprehended for Tesla sabotage face a substantial likelihood of incarceration for up to twenty years, which extends to those who provide funding. We are actively seeking you out!!!”
These assertive statements from the former President arise amid a series of arrests connected to incidents targeting Tesla facilities, charging stations, and vehicles nationwide.
Attorney General Pam Bondi, representing the Department of Justice, issued a statement on Thursday describing the situation as “a surge of domestic terrorism directed at Tesla properties.
” Previously, during a Fox News appearance, Bondi characterized these events as orchestrated actions rather than isolated incidents.
DOJ Labels Tesla Attacks “Domestic Terrorism” as Arrests Mount
Referring to the ongoing situation as “Trump targets Tesla attackers after arrests and Tesla stock collapse,” Bondi asserted, “They are specifically targeting Tesla owners, Tesla dealerships, and Elon Musk himself, who is endeavoring to benefit our nation, and such actions will not be permitted.”
She further emphasized that “These are not isolated events occurring in a vacuum.” Despite these claims of organized activity, Bondi did not present specific evidence to substantiate these assertions.
The DOJ press release identified three individuals implicated in recent cases.
The most recent arrest was of Daniel Brendan Kurt Clarke-Pounder in South Carolina on March 7th, accused of setting fire to several Tesla charging stations.
He has been formally charged in U.S. District Court with arson of property engaged in interstate commerce.
Court records confirm Clarke-Pounder’s release under supervision earlier in the week.
Government Support for Tesla Amid Financial Strain and Vandalism
In a separate case, Lucy Grace Nelson faces charges in Colorado federal court dating back to February 26th. She is accused of using incendiary devices against Tesla vehicles and applying anti-Musk graffiti, including messages like “Nazi” and “F— Musk,” to Tesla property over three nights between late January and early February.
A third case involves Adam Matthew Lansky, charged in Portland, Oregon. Federal charges allege that Lansky deployed Molotov cocktails against Tesla vehicles on January 20th, coincidentally the same day as Trump’s inauguration for his second presidential term. Lansky’s charges include illegal possession of an unregistered destructive device.
Despite Attorney General Bondi’s reference to “domestic terrorism,” none of the defendants have been formally charged with this offense, which notably is not a designated federal crime. However, the DOJ indicated that all three individuals face potential sentences ranging from five to twenty years. “The era of committing crimes without facing repercussions is over,” Bondi stated in the Thursday press release.
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