Chuck Schumer Refuses to Condemn Attacks Against Tesla Amid Increasing Acceptance of Political Violence Among Dems

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) refused to denounce the ongoing scourge of violent attacks against Tesla owners and dealerships when asked, Tuesday, and instead took the opportunity to denounce Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

Schumer’s refusal to condemn violence against his political adversary’s business comes as a disturbing new poll shows widespread acceptance among Democrats of political violence targeting Musk and President Donald Trump.

“Senator, what’s your opinion on the violence against Tesla and their products,” a reporter asked as Schumer was walking toward an elevator at the Capitol with aides. “So you denounce the violence against Tesla products, dealerships and cars?” the reporter pressed.

Before entering the elevator, Schumer turned to the reporter and gave a response that seemed to justify the violence.

“I can’t talk about Tesla, but Elon Musk s a disaster for America and America knows it,” he said.

Musk shared a video of the encounter on X, commenting, “terrible.”

Earlier Tuesday, the DOGE chief had sparred with Schumer on social media, accusing the senator of profiting off of government fraud. “Chuck, I’m starting to think you’re getting a piece of the action with the government fraud. But no, that couldn’t possibly be the reason, could it?” he posted early Tuesday morning.

Schumer fired back on X: “Another Elon lie. He wants you to think anyone who dares to stand up to him is committing fraud, meanwhile he’s taking tens of billions from the government.”

The flame-war on X started Monday when the N.Y senator falsely accused Musk of cutting Social Security benefits.

Political violence targeting  Trump and  Musk is becoming increasingly normalized, according to a disturbing poll conducted by the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) at Rutger’s University.

The survey of 1264 U.S. residents found that a stunning 48 and 55 percent of left-of center respondents believe that murder of Musk and Trump respectively was at least somewhat justified.

“This suggests that support for violence is part of a broader assassination culture, underpinned by psychological and ideological factors,” NCRI said.

Researchers pointed to the liberal social media platform “BlueSky” as playing “a significant and predictive role in amplifying radical ideation.”

“Users are increasingly associating the memeification of Luigi Mangione with calls for political violence against Musk, Trump, and others, reflecting the growing cyber-social presence of assassination culture,” NCRI reported.

Dozens of vandals have been caught on video keying Tesla vehicles in recent weeks as part of a leftwing backlash against Musk’s involvement in the Trump administration.

Tesla showrooms, vehicle lots, charging stations and privately owned cars have also been targeted with graffiti and firebombs. In a few cases, individual drivers have even been harassed on the road while driving in their Teslas.