Bondi Demands Apology from Crockett Over Comments on Musk as Tensions Rise Amid Anti-Trump Rhetoric

Texas Attorney General Pam Bondi has demanded that Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett apologize for her recent remarks about Elon Musk, claiming they incite violence and insurrection. During an appearance on Fox News, Bondi insisted that Crockett needs to “unequivocally denounce the violence” and apologize not only to Texans but also to Tesla shareholders, suggesting that her comments promote animosity towards the company.

These comments by Crockett came in the context of a campaign dubbed the “Tesla Takedown Movement,” where she expressed a hope to see Musk “taken down.” Although she emphasized her calls were not meant to be violent, many in the MAGA movement, including Bondi, interpreted her words as a dangerous incitement to attack Tesla facilities and personnel.

Bondi and other right-wing figures, such as Marjorie Taylor Greene, have accused Crockett of fostering political violence, asserting that her statements could lead to legal consequences. Bondi also highlighted that the Trump administration is intensifying efforts to address threats against Musk and his company, in alignment with ongoing criminal investigations into attacks on Tesla properties.

Crockett has maintained her position, asserting that she has never endorsed violence while criticizing the Trump administration for its response to insurrectionist violence, especially the pardons given to those involved in the January 6 Capitol riots. She argues that Trump’s administration provides cover for real threats while projecting false narratives of violence onto her.

While tensions escalate, the Justice Department has taken a firm stance on the issue, announcing severe charges against individuals involved in attacks on Tesla vehicles. Furthermore, the Biden administration has committed to investigating these incidents as acts of domestic terrorism, all amid Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric that seeks to downplay the severity of political dissent against influential companies like Tesla.