Far-left Democrat Jasmine Crockett of Texas found herself in the spotlight once again, this time as an aide attempted to intimidate a Fox News Digital reporter from asking a question about whether Democrat rhetoric has played a role in the recent wave of violent attacks against Tesla owners and dealers.
The incidents of vandalism and arson against Tesla vehicles, dealerships, charging stations, and properties have been on the rise since Democrats began condemning Elon Musk for his involvement with DOGE. At least 80 acts of vandalism against Tesla vehicles in the U.S. and Canada, as well as 10 incidents of vandalism and arson against Tesla dealerships, have been reported. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has labeled these incidents as “domestic terrorism.”
During a recent “Tesla Takedown” event, Crockett called for Elon Musk to be “taken down,” prompting Bondi to warn her to “tread very carefully.” Despite the warnings, Crockett remained silent when asked by a Fox News Digital reporter about the connection between her rhetoric and the violence against Tesla owners and dealers.
Crockett’s controversial statements have drawn criticism and attention, with many questioning her motives and intentions. Despite advocating for the “defund the police movement,” she was escorted by a Capitol police officer during the incident, highlighting the contradictions in her stance on law enforcement.
The Tesla Takedown movement, a group advocating for the boycott of Tesla vehicles and stock, has gained momentum, with Crockett participating in a nationwide call with the group. She expressed her desire to see Elon Musk “taken down” on her birthday, emphasizing the need to speak the language of money to bring about change.
See also Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s tough Bronx persona is under fresh scrutiny with a resurfaced childhood nickname from her suburban upstate New York upbringing casting doubt on that publicly portrayed image. The progressive champion’s latest spat with President Donald Trump over the Iran strikes again called into question her true upbringing when she declared on X she was a “Bronx girl" to make her a point against the president. The 35-year-old congresswoman wrote in part on X: "I’m a Bronx girl. You should know that we can eat Queens boys for breakfast. Respectfully," she said, referring to the president’s upbringing in Queens as she called for his impeachment over his decision to bypass Congress in authorizing U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Ocasio-Cortez was born in the Bronx but moved to Yorktown – which is nearly an hour outside New York City -- when she was 5 years old and went on to attend Yorktown High School where she graduated in 2007. She was considered an accomplished student there and well thought of by teacher Michael Blueglass, according to a 2018 report by local media outlet Halston Media News. “There, known by students and staff as ‘Sandy,’ she was a member of the Science Research Program taught by Michael Blueglass," the report states. “She was amazing," Blueglass said, per the report. “Aside from her winning one of the top spots and going to the [Intel International Science and Engineering Fair], she was just one of the most amazing presenters in all of the years I've been at Yorktown. Her ability to take complex information and explain it to all different levels of people was fantastic." After high school, Ocasio-Cortez attended Boston University, where she majored in economics and international relations, per the report. Ocasio-Cortez’s “Sandy" nickname — which carries a more suburban and preppy tone — appears to undercut her politically crafted image as a tough, inner-city fighter, one she has portrayed since her famous 2018 congressional campaign where she eventually ousted former 10-terms Congressman Joe Crowley. New York GOP Assemblyman Matt Slater, who now represents Yorktown, added to the scrutiny of Ocasio-Cortez’s persona in the wake of her brash with Trump and released images of Ocasio-Cortez from his high school yearbook. He claimed he and the rising Democratic star attended Yorktown High School at the same time when she was a freshman and he was a senior. "I saw the attacks on the president and her [Ocasio-Cortez] claims that she's a big, tough Bronx girl," said Slater. "To sit there and say that she’s a Bronx girl is just patently ridiculous." "Everybody in our community knows this is just a bold-face lie," said Slater on "Fox & Friends First" last week. "She grew up in Yorktown, she was on my track team." "She's lying about her background, she's lying about her upbringing," Slater claimed. Slater’s post sent social media ablaze and prompted Ocasio-Cortez to respond after an image if her family’s home was posted online. “I’m proud of how I grew up and talk about it all the time," Ocasio-Cortez wrote on X Friday responding to the post. “My mom cleaned houses and I helped. We cleaned tutors’ homes in exchange for SAT prep." “Growing up between the Bronx and Yorktown deeply shaped my views of inequality & it’s a big reason I believe the things I do today!"
While Crockett insists that her calls to action are “nonviolent,” the ongoing incidents of violence against Tesla dealerships raise concerns about the true nature of the anti-Tesla movement. The Justice Department’s crackdown on the violence has led to three individuals facing charges of “domestic terrorism” and the possibility of up to 20 years in prison.
As the situation continues to unfold, it is clear that the tension between Democrats, Elon Musk, and the Tesla community shows no signs of abating. The consequences of inflammatory rhetoric and calls to action are being felt on the streets, with serious implications for all involved.
