Pam Bondi Demands Jasmine Crockett Apologize to Tesla Shareholders Amidst Leadership Concerns

Bondi's Demand for Apology

• 🏛️ Pam Bondi is demanding that Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett apologize to Tesla shareholders.
• 🗣️ This demand stems from Crockett's statements on a livestream, which Bondi interpreted as advocating against Elon Musk and Tesla.
• ⚠️ Bondi initially suggested Crockett should "watch herself," implying potential legal repercussions.

Crockett's Stance on Protests

• 💡 Jasmine Crockett stated her desire for Elon Musk to be "taken down" and emphasized that the language people in power understand is money.
• 📉 She clarified that her comments referred to impacting the value of Tesla shares, not advocating for violence.
• ✅ Crockett explicitly stated "do not do violence" in the same livestream, refuting claims of inciting harm.

Criticism of Tesla's Leadership and Finances

• 📉 Tesla's stock valuation has significantly dropped, from $1.7 trillion to below $800 billion.
• 💸 Several high-profile investors, including James Murdoch and Tesla chair Robin Denholm, have sold millions of dollars worth of Tesla stock.
• ❓ Questions are raised about a $1.4 billion discrepancy in capital expenditures versus asset value increase, and why Tesla took on debt despite a large cash pile.
• 🚗 Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki, expressed concerns about a leadership vacuum at Tesla and the quality of its products, citing issues with the Cybertruck and Full Self-Driving software.

Government Subsidies and "Where's Our Cut?"

• 💰 The website wheresourcut.com has been launched to demand a return on investment from Elon Musk for the $38 billion in government subsidies Tesla has received.
• 🇺🇸 The argument is that since the American people have subsidized Tesla, they should receive a return, similar to shareholders.
• 🎯 This initiative aims to hold Musk accountable for utilizing public funds without a clear public benefit or return.

Broader Concerns About Musk and Tesla

• 📉 Critics argue that Elon Musk's poor leadership and distractedness, even before recent controversies, have harmed Tesla.
• 🚀 Promises regarding AI and robotics have not been significantly fulfilled, impacting the company's lofty valuation based on future potential.
• ⚠️ The recall of Cybertrucks is cited as an example of cutting corners and producing incomplete products, reflecting a broader pattern of issues.
• 📢 Musk's recent actions and political stances are seen as disastrous marketing, alienating potential customers, particularly those who buy electric vehicles and tend to lean left.