On Monday, March 24, U.S. President Donald Trump condemned those attacking Tesla vehicles, labeling them as “terrorists” and warning that they would face serious consequences.
Trump made the remarks during a cabinet meeting at the White House, where he also praised Elon Musk for his contributions to the administration. Musk leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative that Trump credits with uncovering theft, fraud, and waste within the federal government.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Trump expressed his sympathy for Musk, stating that the entrepreneur “has been through a lot with this horrible situation.”
The president called Musk “a patriot” and emphasized that the hostility directed at both Musk and his company was “unfair.” Trump also revealed that actions taken last week led to the arrest of four individuals in connection with the attacks.
“Elon has never asked me for anything. If he wasn’t doing this, he wouldn’t be facing these difficulties,” Trump said. “They are going to suffer very great consequences. They are really terrorists when you think about it—terrorists at a high level. I believe people are financing them, and they could very well be people I know. Those people are in big trouble,” Trump declared.
