D-Ariz. Senator Mark Kelly was ocked by conservatives on social media on Friday after posting a video to X, which describes Kelly as removing Tesla for the optics brought by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, whom he called “A-Hall.”
Retired astronaut Kelly said he bought the Tesla because it “is as fast as a rocket ship” but now feels like a “smooth sign for those who are dismantling the government and hurting people.”
Arizona Senators and military veterans said it would be difficult to drive at Tesla, who knows Government Efficiency (DOGE) cut jobs in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Kelly said today was his last day driving a Tesla.
“When I bought this, I didn't think it would become a political issue. Every time I've been in this car over the past 60 or so, it reminds me of how much damage Elon Musk and Donald Trump are doing to our country,” Kelly said in the video.
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Senator Mark Kelly announced at X, which is removing his Tesla for Elon Musk. (Getty Images)
Kelly added in the video that Elon Musk “could turn out to be a – hole,” he rather “doesn't drive in a car built by a hole and designed.”
The conservatives of X were to ock Kelly's posts right away.
“Little, the most brilliant and brave thing politicians have ever done. It's so brave that I actually shed tears,” White House Rapid Responder Greg Price. I said in the post.
“There are no more “moderate” Democrats,” says Johnny Magazine, a conservative influencer account. Posted on x In response to Kelly's video.
Mark Kelly accused Trump of “trying to weaken” Ukraine and fought back against Elon Musk for branding him a “traitor”
House Majority Speaker Mike Johnson's Quick Response Director Posted on x In this video, Kelly shows that “Elon Musk earns rent.”
“It's amazing that I bought this product, so I just want to get rid of it because I don't like the people who made it,” conservative commentator Kate Hyde is a great commercial for Tesla.” Posted on X.
“This is just embarrassing,” Republican strategist Nathan Sprol said. Posted on X.
US Senator Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. will be attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 20, 2024. (Reuters/Vincent Alban)
Conservative podcaster Stephen L. Miller Called The transition from accepting Democratic EVs to “getting rid of theirs in about three months.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to Kelly's office for comment.
Protests broke out in Tesla showrooms across the country, and then escalated to cases of vandalism in Tesla vehicles and charging stations. The demonstration began as a protest against the Doge. This scrutinized wasteful government spending and reduced the massive federal workforce.
president Donald Trump Tesla stocks recovered after visiting the driver's seat of the White House's red Tesla Model S to assist masks on Tuesday and facing a sudden decline to start the week during protests.
Democrats quickly criticised Trump on social media for purchasing Tesla at the White House.
“Today, while hardworking Americans watch their retirement savings plummet, President Trump will film Tesla ads in front of the White House to help break down Elon Musk's inventory.
However, conservatives reminded the liberals that former President Joe Biden had driven a hybrid Jeep Wrangler 4xe on the White House grounds to promote the EV initiative.
Kelly's Friday post was the latest escalation of an ongoing social media feud with Musk.
Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk CEOs will speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference held at Gaylord National Resort Hotel and Convention Center on February 20, 2025 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
“I just left Ukraine. What I have seen proven to me is that I cannot give up on the people of Ukrainians. Everyone wants to end this war, but any agreement must protect Ukraine's safety and will not be a gift for Putin,” Kelly posted this week.
“You're a traitor,” Musk replied.
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“Traitor? Elon, if you don't understand that freedom of defense is the fundamental doctrine of making America great and keeping us safe, then you should probably leave it to us,” Kelly fought back.
In a video posted yesterday, Kelly said he would vote “no” for the ongoing resolution bill in the US Senate, calling it “grabing the partisan power for Donald Trump and Elon Musk.”
