Elon Musk has publicly denounced President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," urging lawmakers to reject the legislation due to its proposed elimination of electric vehicle (EV) tax credits.
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) is facing little media scrutiny after making a one-handed gesture during a California speech Saturday—despite similar gestures from Elon Musk and Steve Bannon being labeled “Nazi salutes” earlier this year. Booker’s move—placing his hand over his heart before extending it outward—mirrored Musk’s widely condemned gesture at a Trump event in February.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has advised federal agencies that a directive from Elon Musk—requiring federal employees to submit weekly work achievement lists—is voluntary and noncompliance will not be treated as a resignation. The instruction from OPM came after multiple agencies questioned the legitimacy and enforceability of Musk’s demand, originally sent in late February.
A 19-year-old Missouri man has been arrested and charged with firebombing Tesla Cybertrucks at a dealership in Kansas City, in what federal officials are labeling a politically motivated act of domestic terrorism. Owen McIntire, a college student in Boston, was taken into FBI custody Friday and now faces serious federal charges after allegedly using Molotov cocktails to ignite multiple Tesla vehicles and charging stations.
Elon Musk, now head of the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), escalated a public feud with Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro following the rollout of a sweeping new tariff policy. Musk publicly ridiculed Navarro over the weekend, calling him a “moron,” “retard,” and “dumber than a sack of bricks” in a series of explosive social media posts.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election on Tuesday carries high stakes, with potential national consequences. Elon Musk, speaking at a town hall in Wisconsin on Sunday, emphasized the race’s importance, stating it could “affect the entire destiny of humanity.” The election will determine whether the court maintains a 4-3 liberal majority or shifts to a conservative-led bench, impacting key issues like redistricting and congressional control.
Austin Police discovered incendiary devices at a local Tesla dealership on Monday morning, marking the latest in a series of violent attacks targeting Tesla properties, charging stations, and vehicles. Some incidents have involved arson, raising concerns over coordinated efforts against the Elon Musk-owned company.
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel took aim at Elon Musk in his March 19 monologue, mocking the billionaire’s concerns over increasing Tesla vandalism. Kimmel’s remarks, which some critics interpreted as justifying attacks on Tesla vehicles, quickly drew backlash from conservatives and Musk supporters. Facing criticism, Kimmel attempted to walk back his comments in a follow-up monologue the next night.
Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz expressed joy over the declining stock value of Tesla, a company that employs thousands of Americans, simply to spite CEO Elon Musk. Tesla’s stock has dropped over 40% in 2025 so far, as of Wednesday morning.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, announced the cancellation of 239 federal contracts over a two-day period, aiming to reduce government spending and eliminate wasteful projects.
