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Kimmel Slams Musk Amid Rising Tesla Violence

3/20/2025

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Jimmy Kimmel took a jab at Elon Musk, who dismissed protests against Tesla as stemming from “mental illness.” Kimmel highlighted Musk's own questionable antics, like brandishing a chainsaw and purported Nazi gestures. With arson attacks on Teslas escalating, Kimmel condemned the violence, emphasizing its environmental dangers and the risk to public safety, calling for responsible actions from all.

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Jimmy Kimmel took a jab at Elon Musk, who dismissed protests against Tesla as stemming from “mental illness.” Kimmel highlighted Musk's own questionable antics, like brandishing a chainsaw and purported Nazi gestures. With arson attacks on Teslas escalating, Kimmel condemned the violence, emphasizing its environmental dangers and the risk to public safety, calling for responsible actions from all.