On Super Tuesday, Elon Musk urged Tesla employees and other voters in Austin, Texas, to fire George Soros-backed Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza, saying he would “actually prosecute crimes.” supported the opposition Democratic Party. fox business report.
Musk posted on X on Tuesday morning: “This memo applies to people in the greater Austin area, so I apologize for the inconvenience, but please go and vote for a new District Attorney!” Tesla’s CEO reposted a video of Democratic Congressional candidate Jeremy Silesteen.
In Silestine’s video, he said, “The prosecutor’s office has increased its backlog to more than 6,000 cases.”
“What that means is that justice will be delayed for the thousands of people who are sitting on the other side of the case, waiting for the case to be heard.” “Additionally, we know that Jose Garza fleeced over 75 experienced felony prosecutors during his administration, which directly harmed Travis County residents.”
In February, Musk posted on X that the Travis County election was an “important political battle” and called on Americans across the country to “vote for a brighter future.”
Garza took office in 2021 on a promise to “reimagine” the criminal justice system and end “overprosecution” and police misconduct.he received $600,000 while campaigning from Texas Justice and Safety PAC, a Soros-funded group. Garza had no experience as a prosecutor.
according to bloombergMusk sent an email to Tesla employees on Tuesday urging them to oust the “far-left” Garza and support Silestine, saying more moderate Democrats would “actually prosecute crimes.”
Garza defended his policies, saying he is “doing exactly what the voters of Travis County elected him to do, fixing our broken criminal justice system by standing with survivors and addressing excessive use of force by police.” “We are working to end violence and prioritizing treatment over incarceration for non-violent people.” It’s a drug crime,” Fox Business reported.
In November, Garza abruptly left the funeral of fallen Austin police officer Jorge Pastore after being snubbed by attendees.
“When he came in, I thought to myself, “How dare this man, who had done nothing but chase cops since he took office,” show up at the funeral of a police officer who died in the line of duty,” one funeral attendee said. one person told FOX News. It was digital at that time.
Garza’s office last year granted permission to avoid prison time for a bus driver who caused a fatal crash while riding his bicycle while under the influence of prescription drugs. Garza also offered a no-prison plea deal for a man who confessed to assaulting women and exposing children.
Despite Mr. Musk’s support of Mr. Silesteen, Mr. Garza secured victory in Tuesday’s election by an over. 30 point lead.
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