Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is facing criticism after she refused [1] to condemn recent violent incidents targeting Tesla dealerships and their owners.
Despite growing concerns over the safety of Tesla facilities, Pelosi remained silent when asked by a reporter to disavow the violence.
Attacks on Tesla locations have intensified in recent weeks, with reports of explosive devices being found under vehicles at a dealership in Austin, Texas.
This follows a string of other incidents, including gunshots fired into Tesla stores and threats made against Tesla employees.
Despite the rising tensions, Pelosi did not address the issue when confronted by a reporter at a public event.
When asked for her thoughts on the violence at Tesla dealerships, Pelosi responded, “I’m so sorry, I’m a little bit late here right now,” before quickly moving on without condemning the attacks.
The reporter pressed her further, urging her to simply say, “I condemn it,” but Pelosi offered no such statement.
🚨Nancy Pelosi dodges question, refuses to condemn attacks on Tesla dealerships:
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The refusal to comment has sparked outrage, as critics accuse Pelosi of turning a blind eye to the violent actions perpetrated against innocent Americans and businesses.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk also responded publicly to the attacks, expressing his disbelief over the violence targeting his company, which he described as peaceful and law-abiding.
Musk addressed the situation in a statement, saying, “Tesla is a peaceful company that has made great cars, great products. That’s all it’s done. It hasn’t harmed anyone. And yet, people are committing violence. They’re firebombing Tesla dealerships. They’re shooting guns into stores. They’re threatening people. They’re issuing death threats against me and another Tesla personnel.”
Musk further questioned the motives behind the violence, saying, “What are they doing this for? Why?”
