#Florida: Anti-Elon Musk '#TeslaTakedown' #protests break out across U.S.; Florida law enforcement ordered to respond

Story by Annabelle Sikes, 3/29/2025

"The Brief

- "Tesla Takedown" protests are breaking out across the United States, including in Florida.
- The demonstrations are part of #activists' attempts to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk’s role as the head of the newly-created Department of Government Efficiency (#DOGE).
- In response to the protests, Attorney General #JamesUthmeier has ordered Florida law enforcement officers to respond to and monitor the events.

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"Uthmeier said Florida has 'zero tolerance' for crimes against people or property. He said if the protests turn violent, Florida is prepared to 'do what's necessary to restore order and hold offenders accountable.'

" 'Our troopers are here working around the clock patrolling these dealerships,' Uthmeier said in the X post. 'And if you wanna come here, you’re going to face the full force of law.' "

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/anti-elon-musk-tesla-takedown-protests-break-out-across-us-florida-law-enforcement-ordered-to-respond/ar-AA1BUBGV

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#USPol #AntiProtestLaws #SilencingDissent #CriminalizingDissent #BadDOGE