Despite claims by former President Trump of coordinated attacks, law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and ATF, have found no evidence of a coordinated effort behind the vandalism of Tesla properties. While individual incidents of arson, gunfire, and vandalism are being investigated across multiple states, these are currently being treated as isolated cases by authorities. Although groups like “Tesla Takedown” have organized protests, they have disavowed violence. The attacks, fueled by growing public negativity towards Elon Musk, are being investigated on a case-by-case basis.
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Kellyanne Conway’s 2017 “Buy Ivanka stuff” comment resulted in warnings from government lawyers regarding ethics violations. However, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s recent “Buy Tesla” endorsement, along with President Trump’s repeated use of the White House to promote private companies, has gone largely unpunished, despite violating a 1989 law prohibiting federal employees from using public office for private gain. This lack of consequence is attributed to the absence of key ethics oversight officials and a perceived decline in public concern for such violations. Experts express worry that this pattern of behavior, unchecked, could lead to widespread corruption.
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Elon Musk’s America PAC is spending over $14 million in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, offering $100 to registered voters who sign a petition opposing “activist judges.” This tactic, similar to one used in the 2020 presidential election, skirts legal lines regarding payment for voting, prompting debate among election law experts. The April 1st election will determine the court’s majority and impact rulings on abortion, unions, and gerrymandering. The race, already exceeding $76 million in spending, features significant contributions from both conservative and liberal mega-donors, targeting voters through the collected petition information.
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A French space researcher was denied entry into the United States on March 9th after US authorities discovered what they claim was confidential information from Los Alamos National Laboratory on his phone. France alleges the researcher’s denial was due to critical messages about the Trump administration found on his phone, a claim the US Department of Homeland Security denies. The US asserts the researcher violated a non-disclosure agreement, while France maintains the incident jeopardizes academic freedom. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the US and other nations regarding immigration policies and free speech.
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President Trump denied signing the proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport Venezuelan migrants, despite his signature appearing on the document. He attributed the action to others, specifically mentioning Secretary of State Marco Rubio, while simultaneously defending the deportations as necessary to remove criminals. A White House statement later clarified that Trump’s remarks referred to the original 1798 Act, a claim contradicted by his own statements. Judge Boasberg, meanwhile, expressed anger at the administration’s handling of the case and vowed to investigate potential violations of his temporary restraining order.
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In a recent Teen Vogue interview, Elon Musk’s daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, denounced her father’s actions within the Trump administration, calling his work “cartoonishly evil” and labeling him a “pathetic man-child.” Wilson further criticized her father’s political stances, particularly his views on transgender rights and his alleged Nazi salute at a Trump inauguration event. The estranged daughter expressed frustration with the public’s association of her with her father, stating she doesn’t care about him. Musk, who previously referred to Wilson’s transition as his son’s death, has yet to respond to her statements.
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President Trump announced a $20 billion contract for Boeing to develop the F-47, a sixth-generation fighter jet described as the most lethal ever built. He also claimed that NATO’s existence depends on US involvement, citing alleged statements from past and present NATO secretaries general. Further, Trump addressed US preparedness for potential conflict with China, while rejecting reports of Elon Musk’s involvement in war planning due to Musk’s business interests in China. Finally, Trump expressed interest in the US joining the Commonwealth and offered to personally cover overtime pay for NASA astronauts.
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Trump’s history of threatening opponents, exemplified by his attacks on Jack Smith, foreshadows his current administration’s increasingly aggressive actions. These actions include undermining birthright citizenship and expanding deportation criteria. Recent incidents, such as a firebombing at a Tesla facility and vandalism at a Tesla dealership, highlight a potential expansion of these actions to encompass those deemed political opponents. The harsh penalties being pursued, like the 20-year sentence in Colorado, underscore the administration’s hardline approach.
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Acting SSA Commissioner Dudek threatened to shut down the agency after a judge blocked the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) access to SSA data, citing a “fishing expedition.” This followed a lawsuit filed by labor and advocacy groups challenging DOGE’s data access. Critics, including several advocacy groups, condemned Dudek’s actions as a reckless attempt to please Elon Musk and the Trump administration, jeopardizing the benefits of millions of Americans. The threatened shutdown underscores the escalating conflict between the SSA and DOGE over data access and raises serious concerns about the agency’s future.
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John Q. Hosedrinker