Veteran of World War II annihilates Tesla vehicle with a tank, proclaims: "We've obliterated fascism in the past, and we'll obliterate it once more"
In a recent turn of events, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has been making headlines for his political alignment and a controversial video featuring a Tesla Model 3.
The video, created by a British political group called Led By Donkeys, shows a Tesla Model 3 with a license plate that reads "fascism" being crushed by a tank. The Model 3 in the video had only its glass roof and windows crushed during the tank encounter, demonstrating the durability of the vehicle, according to Teslarati, a pro-Tesla blog.
Elon Musk's political moves have been the subject of much debate. He was initially a donor to both major U.S. political parties, but around 2024, he shifted decisively toward conservative causes and backed Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign with a record individual donation of $288 million.
Musk's political activities focus on reforming or upending the American political duopoly, with an emphasis on challenging existing parties and promoting what he calls "freedom" and government efficiency. However, there is no credible evidence linking Musk to fascism.
The new political entity Musk created in 2025, the "America Party," aims at breaking the two-party system dominance, targeting limited congressional seats to impact legislative outcomes.
Musk's political stance has faced skepticism due to the historical difficulty of third parties surviving U.S. winner-take-all elections and entrenched party structures. His previous role promoting austerity and closing agencies generated bipartisan legal and political backlash.
However, Musk's wealth, control of social media platform X, and influence among tech elites are seen as giving his political project some credibility despite systemic challenges. There is no reported widespread or mainstream criticism labeling Musk a fascist; rather, critics focus on the feasibility and impact of his political ambitions.
Meanwhile, a 98-year-old World War II veteran, Ken Turner, is featured in a new video criticizing fascism. Turner served in the British Army and is shown sitting in a U.S.-made tank in the video, symbolising the crushing of fascism, as he delivers a message that it will be crushed again, as it was in the past.
Amidst these political developments, Elon Musk is currently in the Middle East, getting lucrative deals with the leverage of a corrupt oligarch, as an unelected representative of the U.S. government. This has raised concerns and questions about his political intentions and actions.
In a separate incident, on the day President Donald Trump was inaugurated, Elon Musk made Nazi-style salutes, which sparked controversy and raised concerns about his political alignment. Many politically middle-of-the-road people understood that the MAGA movement stood for something problematic before Musk's salutes.
The political landscape surrounding Elon Musk continues to evolve, with his actions and statements drawing both support and criticism. As he navigates his political journey, it remains to be seen how his actions will shape the future of American politics.
- Gizmodo published an article discussing the controversial political alignment of Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, who has faced criticism for Nazi-style salutes during President Donald Trump's inauguration.
- In a recent video, a British political group called Led By Donkeys showed a Tesla Model 3 with a license plate that read "fascism" being crushed by a tank, demonstrating the durability of the vehicle and sparking debate about Musk's political stance.
- The future of American politics may be shaped by the political entity created by Musk, the "America Party," which aims at breaking the two-party system dominance, targeting limited congressional seats to impact legislative outcomes.
- Despite skepticism and bipartisan backlash, Musk's wealth, control of social media platform X, and influence among tech elites are seen as giving his political project some credibility, with many focusing on the feasibility and impact of his political ambitions rather than labeling him a fascist.
