Dems silent as Trump floats 20-year jail sentence for Tesla vandals

2025, just days before the first arson incident. The website, which has since been taken down, called for \”direct action\” against Tesla and featured a countdown clock to a planned event targeting a Tesla showroom.

Despite the escalating violence, Democrats have remained largely silent on the issue. Many of them, who have previously spoken out against domestic terrorism, have failed to condemn the attacks on Tesla properties. This silence has raised questions about their commitment to combating all forms of extremism, regardless of political ideology.

President Trump, on the other hand, has been vocal in his condemnation of the attacks. He has called for harsh penalties for those involved in vandalizing Tesla properties, including up to 20 years in prison for both the vandals and their financiers. The FBI has also launched a task force to crack down on the violent attacks and Attorney General Pam Bondi has labeled them as \”domestic terrorism.\”

In response to the attacks, some Democrats have taken a more nuanced approach. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., has urged his colleagues to condemn the vandalism of Tesla properties, stating that there is zero tolerance for such actions. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., has emphasized that while people have a right to protest, violence is never acceptable.

However, other Democrats, including Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, have made controversial statements that have drawn criticism. Crockett suggested that Elon Musk should be \”taken down\” and has faced backlash for her remarks. Attorney General Pam Bondi warned her to \”tread very carefully\” and emphasized that violence is never the answer.

As the investigation into the Tesla attacks continues, the divide between Democrats and Republicans on the issue of domestic terrorism has become increasingly apparent. While Trump and his allies are calling for tough action against the perpetrators, Democrats have been largely silent on the issue. The question remains: will they speak out against domestic terrorism, regardless of the political motivations behind it? Only time will tell.