Elon Musk has Donald Trump’s admiration for many reasons, but his resilience is probably high on the list. Not long ago, Chief Justice John Roberts denied Trump’s comrades the pleasure of impeaching James Boasberg, who ruled against him on the Alien Enemy Act.
Rep Andy Ogles declared in defiance that the impeachments would keep coming because the constitution does not agree with Roberts. It was clearly a political tussle being manifested on X, and Musk, the businessman and now pseudo-politician, just happened to take notice.
A man who is often the smartest man in the room, of course, weighed in, declaring the legal system has been extremely abused by “activists pretending to be judges” for the past couple of centuries. “Impeach them,” he concluded.
The defiant statement came several hours after it was revealed that the personal info of Tesla owners was exposed in a hack.
Musk’s response was the statement of a person clearly unbothered about the repercussions it may attract.
While there is no direct evidence the recent attack on Tesla owners, which may force many to sell their vehicles, is the work of disgruntled Democrats looking to make things harder for Musk, there is undoubtedly a pattern emerging as his businesses continue to record one attack or the other in rapid succession.
Photo of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Source: Elon Musk (X/Twitter)
A post that aged all too well
In May 2022, Elon Musk took to X to share some unfiltered thoughts regarding his stance in politics. He was historically a Democrat, but in the post, he said he would now “vote Republican” from that moment going forward.
He ended his statement by predicting the Democrats would somehow punish him for his decision. That was in 2022. Fast forward to 2025 and a user posts a screenshot of the tweet superimposed over a scene of a burning Tesla implying it was done in protest against Musk and that it was something he had seen coming.
Musk quoted the user’s tweet and repeated what he said in 2022 with fewer words; “The left is the party of violence & hate,” he wrote.
The left is the party of violence & hate https://t.co/3Y4S2shDqM
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 18, 2025
Many agreed in the comments section, with a majority sharing that they also think many of the mishaps that have happened to his company lately are influenced by hate from the left.
So, are the Democrats really after Musk and his empire? He seems to think so. Trump, who recently helped him market the Tesla and vow to deal with vandals of its products, also believes he is being targeted, and those who support him can’t think of any other group capable of waging war against the richest man on planet Earth right now.
Of course, it never pays to jump to conclusions, but let’s consider some of the recent tragedies that have hit Musk and his companies.
Recent disasters companies owned by Musk have faced
Photo of burning a Tesla posted on X. Source: @YourAnonCentral (X/Twitter)
The latest disaster has been the doxxing of Tesla owners. According to a post shared by Mario Nawfal on X, there is now a website called “Dogequest” that contains details like names, addresses, and phone numbers of Tesla owners across the U.S., complete with an interactive map and a Molotov cocktail cursor.
🚨🇺🇸 TESLA OWNERS DOXED: SELL YOUR CAR OR STAY ON THE LIST
A website called “Dogequest” has reportedly published the names, addresses, and phone numbers of Tesla owners across the U.S., complete with an interactive map and a Molotov cocktail cursor.
The site claims it will only… https://t.co/0Jc8OFOXIP pic.twitter.com/pNrOvCLJA6
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 18, 2025
According to the report, Tesla owners who want their personal details taken off the site have to sell their vehicles and prove that they have.
In the comment section of the post, many expressed outrage at the effrontery of the site owners. A majority called it terrorism and prayed there would be retaliation, the likes of which would make sure those responsible end up in jail.
The report comes as Tesla dealerships face physical attacks, including gunfire and arson attempts, Cybertruck owners report harassment, and anti-Tesla protests nationwide.
Posts on X have highlighted instances of these attacks, and many of them link them to political opposition, especially from the left/Democratic party, which Musk defected from.
Many users on X also alleged these attacks are a response to Musk’s role in the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has seen him really tick off the opposition, many of whom now have to justify their existence and importance to his department.
His exit from the Democrat camp put a target on his back, but his task of cutting government jobs under Trump has made him even more enemies. His personal life is now constantly under scrutiny, and none of his companies have gone scot-free.
Even X, the tool many argue was what assured Trump’s victory in the recently concluded election, has been attacked. Several days before the doxxing happened, Musk revealed that there was a massive cyberattack on X. The attack that caused the service outages reportedly originated from Ukraine.
Despite his allegations, Musk provided no evidence. However, many users all over the world complained of the X app not working around the same time.
Things seem to have returned to normal, but Musk now has to deal with the issue of the website doxxing Tesla owners before it becomes something else. It is clear he is not having the easiest of times, but as earlier stated, he is nothing if not stubborn.
In the face of adversity and surrounded by enemies, Musk continues to stand for what he believes in while fulfilling the role President Trump tasked him with.
He continues to weigh in on political discussions, stepping on toes and bruising egos with his affable yet calculating demeanor. It is clear that he will not back down despite all the issues his companies may be facing, but the showdown is far from over.
