Staff Reports
The allegations presented in the query about Rep. Jasmine Crockett “attacking a journalist” and “mocking disabled Gov. Greg Abbott” by the available search results. Instead, the records show an escalating political conflict centered on Tesla protests and free speech issues:
House Republicans led by Rep. Andy Biggs formally requested an FBI investigation, claiming her “Tesla Takedown” livestream crossed into domestic terrorism by encouraging followers to “take down Elon Musk” ahead of March 29 protests. They cited Molotov cocktail attacks, arson attempts, and vandalism at Tesla properties in Oregon, Colorado, and South Carolina.
The Texas Democrat clarified: “Everything I promote is nonviolent…exercise your constitutional right to free speech.” She accused Republicans of fearmongering to suppress legitimate criticism of Musk’s government influence, while noting Tesla’s stock decline. Her rebuttal highlighted Trump-era “attacks on dissent” and redirected scrutiny toward January 6 defendants.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced federal domestic terrorism charges against three suspects facing 20-year sentences, warning: “The days of crimes without consequence have ended.” President Trump endorsed harsh penalties, suggesting convicts serve time in El Salvadoran prisons.
The clashes occur amid Musk’s role in Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency and progressive backlash against Silicon Valley’s political sway. Protesters argue billionaires like Musk have “no place making decisions” about education and social safety nets.
No records corroborate the query’s claims about journalists or Gov. Abbott. The dispute centers on antitrust activism vs. law-and-order rhetoric in a volatile election cycle.
