Tesla protests around nation, here in Dayton are misguided

Protests at Tesla dealerships and service stations throughout the United States, including those here in the Dayton, Ohio region, are becoming events for violent attacks and vandalism.

Liberals who are participating want Elon Musk's political clout to be damaged, and think these demonstrations will hurt Tesla sales prices, thus being a jab at Musk. But there's a heavy price to pay when things get heated at these events.

Protesters have burned vehicles and had hostile confrontations with Trump/Musk supporters. It's scary that these events are leading to violence, which is something liberals claim isn't in them to commit.

The organized protests - hundreds around the U.S. - are also leading to Musk and Trump supporters mobilizing, too. This effort is called the "Tesla Shield" (versus the "Tesla Takedown" title given to the other side).

But let's talk about Musk's efforts in leading the Dept. of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he's cleaning up misspending. The department is aiming to make $1 TRILLION in cuts by May. This includes purging federal departments that haven't been properly connecting with each other for a long time, leading to giant amounts of waste of YOUR taxpayer dollars. The savings is eventually going to make it back into our pockets. Money you can spend on electric vehicles if you so choose.

DOGE's website on March 28, 2025 said the current amount saves per taxpayer is more than $800. I don't know about you, but that's money I'd like back on my card. And the best part is we will get to see receipts: DOGE is transparent. Public accountability is something we did not see with the Biden/Harris administration. DOGE and Trump are bringing back the government to the people.

This blog/column is by Robert L. Scott III. Rob is a conservative and he is available for commentary as a contributor for television, radio and print media. Email him at rob@robscott.us.