how in the fuck is boycotting illegal?
Collusively lmao
Theres no way this is an actual tweet. Guys...?
It isn't a tweet. It's a Truth. You can even Retruth it.
Huh, maybe putting the EV tax credit back in and banning the ridiculous EV registration fees that states are foisting on us would help electric vehicles sell?
I can't say it's this way for every state, but my understanding is that the registration fee for EVs is to replace the fact you're not paying the gas tax which is meant to help pay for road maintenance.
At least here in PA that's what they're intending to do. I don't believe it's been implemented yet, however.
I like how it's illegal to just decide to not buy something. Capitalism sure has changed.
I know it's not illegal, just making a joke off the dumbass's words.
This can't be true. It's a fake, right ?
nope, it's real.
My cousin and his wife bought a couple many years ago when they were all the rage. Before all this crap happened. I'm a bit scared for them. This will only redouble people's anger towards Teslas. (But it's well deserverd)
I work in the defense industry. Many of my coworkers are conservative. Most of them would never consider an electric vehicle (I heard them laughing about rolling coal on a Tesla recently). So the target audience doesn't want them, and the former audience is now staunchly opposed. Who do they think will buy them at this point?
Crypto bros.
Don't worry, dumpy will divert federal funds to some other elon owned business under the guise of removing corruption and cronyism.
Most likely i'd say spacex/starlink related, since there are few that can compete in private space in terms of us companies right now. hundreds of billions can easily be sunk into anything aerospace related.
He sure does suck off Elon a lot on social media
This dudes tweets reminds of the loud speakers in North Korea blasting propaganda non stop.
Lmao on these whiny ass babies. Fuck Tesla, if people don't want to buy them, you can't stop them.
Soon to be added to government employment applications.....how many tesla do you own and if accepting the job, would you qualify for financing for a tesla?
His misuse of public office should be landing him a third impeachment. Why is any of this being ignored as the new normal?
Because the American people are cowards, and don't know how to stand up against this. Their inaction speaks volumes in its own way.
So wait…. Boycotts are illegal now? It’s mandatory to buy their trumpmobiles?
I like the idea that Trump is Musk's new car salesman. Oval Office/Tesla Headquarters.
Dude really made swasticars and fascists don't even buy it because they don't roll coal.
While it's true that Elon Musk was being criticized by some for various reasons, the fact remains that Donald Trump's decision to buy a Tesla car as a response to criticism is more of a publicity stunt than an actual attempt to address the concerns.
To put this into perspective, let's look at the net worth of Donald Trump. According to Forbes' 2022 estimates, Trump's net worth is approximately $3.2 billion. Now, compare that to the price tag of a Tesla Model S, which can cost anywhere from $80,000 to over $100,000, depending on the trim level and options.
In this context, buying one Tesla car represents only a tiny fraction of Trump's overall net worth. For instance, if we assume he bought a base model Tesla at $80,000, that would account for less than 0.0025% of his estimated net worth.
So, why the fuss? This purchase seems more like a symbolic gesture to appease his critics and demonstrate his wealth rather than an actual demonstration of his commitment to environmental causes or technological innovation. It's likely that Trump was trying to show off his supposed "status symbol" and "rich person problems," which has become a hallmark of his brand.
This is like a buddy helping out another buddy by giving him the change he found in his couch. It's sad that people will fall for this type of hollow gesture.
Especially because apparently former presidents are not allowed to drive as part of their lifelong security detail. So it's a car he'll never be able to drive.
When you know the truth about Tesla, the term "Elon's baby" makes him sound the world first "car cuck".
This is just a car ad.
This is a car ad for every car except Teslas. Maybe it's an ad for bikes too.
Right, so NOT buying a car is illegal now.
They'll let you buy something else, but first you'll need to watch a video on the benefits of owning a Tesla, watch an ultrasound of your new baby Tesla, and complete a 72 hour waiting period with mandatory daily calls with a DOGE sponsored automotive counselor.
“Illegally boycotting.”
Trump is hilarious. Like the government can stop me from NOT BUYING something.
Sounds like if he had it his way, we’d be forced to buy only what he declared and in the quantities the law stipulates, regardless of need or ability to pay.
Well obviously, it's time to for company stores to make a comeback.
Excuse me sir, have you performed your government mandated consumption today? It looks like your spending quota is a little low, how about ordering some tasty Dominoes^TM and signing up for a subscription service or your choice? Remember what your mother taught you: "a penny saved is a penny wasted". Money atrophies if you keep it locked up, everyone knows that! You need to keep that cash aerated, circulate it!
Trump signs an executive order that every American must purchase a Tesla. Supreme Court rejects the order by a 5-4 vote several weeks later
Bring back debtor’s prisons, lock up everyone who defaults on their mandatory loan on a non-living wage, then invoke the 13th amendment and boom – you’ve successfully replaced the labour force you’ve ousted by deporting people.
I’m sad that’s plausible.
(e: didn’t the auto industry basically do this once with company towns?)
"Rejects"? Oh, you optimist.
it's like that time when Elon "free speech absolutist" Musk tried to sue advertisers that decided that they didn't want their ads on his Nazi filled platform
Remember, this South African immigrant, whose father owned a slave ran
diamond(edit: emerald) mine, sued advertisers for pulling out due to his racist remarks and the racism being spewed on his platform. Choosing not to advertise on his platform was ‘collusion’ and illegal… 🤦♂️ie, the ultimate neoliberal wet dream. let’s hope it doesn’t come to pass.
Like a planned economy?
Good grief, the President of the United States shilling for a Private Company. How pathetic.
Didn't he do a photo shoot for beans in the oval office or something like that?
Google says:
Yes! https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/donald-trump-goya-beans/Yep, I'd forgotten about it.
Wouldn't be the first time.
Worst thing is, that second picture is as close to a genuine smile that I've ever seen from him.
I member the McDonald's banquet.
This is the shit that really bugs me with Trump in office again. He is the leader of the executive branch and just throws out statements saying boycotting is illegal.
His words should matter and the office should matter but it’s all just reality TV horseshit.
I’m sick of it.
How do I do that thing where I place money on a stock losing value? I want in on this.
Lol here is the investment vehicle for you
"illegally and collusively boycott". Trump is such a turd of emotions. Just says things that feel true, and his idiot followers gobble it up. I don't think there's any case where a boycott is illegal, and colluding is just a scarier word for organizing or cooperating.
The only reason Trump knows what the word colluding means is because of his collusion with Russia.
colluding is just a scarier word for organizing or cooperating.
Makes sense when you remember that he doesn't want people cooperating, that's communism /s . He wants people obeying.
I don’t think there’s any case where a boycott is illegal,
The USA has made boycotting the zionist entity illegal, many states require businesses to sign pledges not to boycott as conditions to getting contracts. So much for that "freedum of speech".
I wonder whatever happened with Musk's claims that companies not advertising on Xitter was illegal collusion.
A quick Qwant search later: it seems he's expanded the suit: https://www.npr.org/2025/02/01/nx-s1-5283271/elon-musk-lawsuit-advertisers-boycott-new
Unfortunately, his abuse has already SLAPPed down the original group behind the assessment that led to the boycott, but now that the world's bestest genius evar has decided to also take on (check article) Lego, Nestlé, Tyson Foods, Abbott Laboratories, Colgate-Palmolive, Pinterest and Shell International?
Hopefully, he's bitten off more than he can chew.
"A turd of emotions" is such a keeper.
In this case, it’s not even organizing/cooperating/colliding. Multiple people are reaching the same sensible conclusion simultaneously and acting accordingly.
colluding is just a scarier word for organizing or cooperating
Colluding is a bad kind of organizing and cooperating,like gangs, conspiracies, and oligarchies.
Do you bother to research anything before running your mouth? You’re literally on a community about boycotts
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6940
That was an extremely aggressive response. Did you consider, "Hey, you don't seem to know this, but check out this [source]"?
There's a trope for "existing users are hostile to newcomers because the newcomers are ignorant, preventing the community from growing and undermining their goals", but I'm not sure the name of it. Might be a variation of "For me it was tuesday"
That bill was introduced, the tracker on that website never states it became a law.
TIL it's illegal to not buy a Tesla.
Believe it or not, straight to jail
Come an’ get me, copper!
I am sure the republican "silent majority" will save tesla!
Guarantee that Trump did not drop even $40k of his "billions" to help save Tesla.
Tesla being down 30% since last month. Keep it up!
No-no-no. Keep it down. Even "downer" :)
Bigly down
I wonder how his "rolling coal" idiot followers are going to love getting a tesla to pwn the libs.
Implies they're capable of independent thought whilst wacking off to their king's every word.
They'll just fall in line with the narrative.
In a show of support for Elon Musk, a truly great
South AfricanAmericanIt is working. Keep boycotting US everyone!
(Americans we still love most of you as individuals, its just .. the threats and backstabbing by your leader is a bit much)
Totally understand. Keep the boycotts running. We'll keep doing what we can from here. This isn't just about the US, it never was. Until we bury ALL the fascists, it's gonna be a little hectic around this 3rd stone from the Sun. Stay strong, perseverance furthers.
The people of this earth have always been friendly neighbors, not counting the consequences of authoritarian propaganda.
Those who struggle for power have always created enemies out of nothing just for their own gain.
Americans are with you, friend!
Please do, I'm no fan of the bullshit going on in this country.
Absolutely keep it up! It’s the only language the ‘leaders’ here recognize. Money.
Of course, the guy knows the word "collusively":
secretly acting together for a fraudulent or illegal purpose
It's like the word was made for him...
Here it is without all the adjectives telling you what to think or how to feel:
To conservatives, Republicans [redacted]; elon musk is "putting it on the line" and the liberals are boycotting tesla (paraphrasing). [Redacted] In any event. I'm going to buy a brand new tesla tomorrow morning as a show of my confidence and support for Elon Musk [redacted]
I hope he drives it and the brakes fail as the steering wheel falls off.
It would be a truly funny timeline if the self driving managed to kill both Trump and Musk
Imagine Musk driving Trump around (because Trump can't drive) in a cybertruck, it catches on fire and they can't get out.
Just imagine...
Shades of Segway. One can dream.
Arent presidents forbidden from driving? Also, i doubt the coward would go anywhere without the super armored president car...
Only during their presidency and when they have Secret Service protection afterwards, and only on public roads. If you deny secret service protection or you are on private land a former president can drive.
Guess we've figured out what the new Beast is.
May it explode, taking out the entire cabal with it.
-Be Trump, a closeted environmentalist
-Hire on Musk for your cabinet
-Have him say extremely controversial and offensive things
-Rally conservatives to his defense to sell more EVs and save the planet
It's almost TOO obvious people
Not buying something from a specific brand is illegal according to Trump.
Someone needs to boycott him from life
Could it be? Are we about to see US democracy absolutely debased beyond recovery with the introduction of Whitehouse Sweepstakes.
ENTER NOW TO WIN A TESLA. SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT AND HIS FIRST LADY, MUSK.
Thoughts and prayers.
Presidents (present nor former) are not allowed to drive vehicles.
If you want to help Tesla maybe don’t make steel more expensive. The thing that his stupid dork car is made out of.
Well, let's see MAGA put their money where their mouth is and accidentally help us transition away from oil.
This is a win win. Maybe we will get some more charging infrastructure.
And let's not kid ourselves, even if tesla becomes a burning crater in the ground, that will not be enough to get rid of Elmo.
So much for the free market, right? Jeez, this guy is unhinged
