Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Fortune
Fortune
Eleanor Pringle

Elon Musk says Tesla protestors are 'deranged' and want to kill him for White House work

U.S. President Donald Trump and White House Senior Advisor, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk deliver remarks next to a Tesla Cyber Truck on the South Lawn of the White House on March 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Credit: Andrew Harnik - Getty Images)
  • Elon Musk condemned protestors attacking Tesla facilities, calling them "deranged" and attributing the backlash to his involvement with the White House’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). He suggested the attacks were politically motivated, blaming left-leaning individuals who oppose his alignment with President Trump, while also speculating that larger forces are funding the protests.

Elon Musk has slammed protestors targeting Tesla factories, calling those attacking the EV maker "deranged" for their actions.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.