Tim Stewart, president of the American Oil and Gas Association, shares his plans to acquire an electric vehicle and highlights the tax credits present in the contentious spending bill backed by the Democratic Party.
The USOGA leader has bought a Tesla, showing support for the electric car brand overseen by Elon Musk, who is currently facing significant opposition from progressives due to his collaboration with the Trump administration.
Tim Stewart informed Fox Business that he acquired the Tesla Model 3 last week.
“Above everything else – yes, that was my method of countering the protesters,” he commented, mentioning the large demonstrations against the company and Musk regarding his involvement with Government Efficiency (DOGE).
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The Tesla Model 3 will be displayed at the company’s location in Palo Alto, California on January 28th. (Getty Images/David Paul Morris via Getty Images/Bloomberg)
“Many Americans view a group of protesting individuals as genuine fools that require more efficiency and accountability from a bloated federal government that hasn’t adhered to standards of accountability or efficiency for years,” Stewart stated. “When people like the Musk team shed light on the reality, they scream as if they’re in pain.”
“So I countered by spending money while they held up signs and earned rewards for chanting what someone had printed,” he remarked.
Thousands congregated nationwide over the weekend to protest against President Donald Trump’s policies and doges. Over 1,200 “Hands Off!” rallies took place in all 50 states, with a significant turnout at the National Mall near the State Capitol in Washington, DC.
Fox News has reported prior instances of attacks on Tesla electric cars, dealerships, storage facilities, and charging ports across the country.
FBI warned individuals to remain “alert” near Tesla properties, referencing at least nine state incidents involving arson, gunfire, and vandalism including graffiti aimed at those who self-identify as racist or fascist.
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Stewart mentioned that electric vehicles depend significantly on natural gas for electricity generation.
“It makes perfect sense to try it out since it’s powered by electricity generated from natural gas,” he stated.
The Tesla acquired by Stewart is a red model equipped with full autonomous driving functions.
He reported that the purchase process required just four clicks, and accessories along with a home charger were delivered two days later.
Stewart owns another electric vehicle, which he purchased several years back. In August 2022, he spoke to Neil Kabuto about another vehicle, the Volkswagen ID.4.
At that time, he indicated his intention to document “how well the experience was.” Unfortunately, it did not meet his expectations.
“The 2022 EV is a significant disappointment designed by the Germans, so there’s nowhere to go but up,” Stewart expressed. “I don’t want that from my second enemy. I’m likely not my first enemy, but my second enemy.”
R-Tenn. Sen. Marsha Blackburn from the group responded to a man’s post about Tiktok, urging people to “shoot ice agents on sight,” echoing sentiments against Tesla protests.
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From delays in the delivery of vehicles to issues with spare parts, software problems, and unsatisfactory dealer experiences, all have made the purchase “a completely disastrous journey,” he claimed.
“The only true benefit of this experience is that I can voice my complaints each time I’m on TV,” Stewart concluded.
