Goldman decries FBI task force on Tesla attacks as ‘political weaponization’
Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., has raised concerns about the FBI’s recent launch of a task force aimed at cracking down on attacks targeting Tesla vehicles and facilities. Goldman suggested that the formation of the task force represents a form of “political weaponization” of the U.S. Justice Department.
The FBI’s task force, established in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), will coordinate investigative efforts to address the escalating violence directed towards Tesla. FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized the seriousness of the situation, labeling it as domestic terrorism and vowing to pursue and bring perpetrators to justice.
The attacks on Tesla have ranged from vandalism and arson to gunshots, posing a significant threat to the popular electric vehicle manufacturer and its customers. Despite the mounting crimes, Rep. Goldman has questioned the motives behind the creation of the task force, suggesting that it may be a political maneuver.
In a tweet sharing a Fox News Digital article about the task force launch, Goldman accused the Trump administration of using official authority to defend Elon Musk, Tesla’s co-founder and CEO. He criticized the FBI’s actions as an attempt to target adversaries of Musk, raising concerns about the politicization of the Department of Justice.
Elon Musk, a vocal supporter of former President Trump, has been leading efforts to expose waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. However, his association with Trump has drawn criticism from the political left, who view him as a controversial figure.
In response to the attacks on Tesla, Musk denounced the violence as “insane and deeply wrong,” emphasizing that the company simply manufactures electric cars and does not deserve such malicious acts. The incidents of arson and vandalism have sparked federal charges against suspected perpetrators, highlighting the severity of the situation.
As the investigation into the attacks continues, it remains to be seen how the FBI’s task force will address the escalating violence targeting Tesla. The controversy surrounding the formation of the task force underscores the complex intersection of politics, law enforcement, and corporate interests in the ongoing battle against domestic terrorism.
(Disclaimer: This article is a rewritten version of the original content, with key points and references maintained for accuracy. Credit to Fox News Digital’s Brooke Singman for contributing to the original report. Author bio: Alex Nitzberg, a writer for Fox News Digital.)
