Tesla CEO Elon Musk didn’t find Jimmy Kimmel’s recent monologue the least bit amusing. The late-night host drew Musk’s ire after joking about Tesla’s stock plunge and the recent vandalism of Tesla properties. When Kimmel sarcastically told viewers “please don’t vandalize Tesla vehicles,” the audience erupted in laughter – but Musk was less than entertained.
The tech mogul fired back on X, bluntly calling Kimmel “an unfunny jerk.” This heated exchange comes as Tesla faces a string of attacks on its dealerships and vehicles across the country. During a Fox News appearance, Musk expressed shock at what he called “real hatred and violence from the left,” though authorities haven’t confirmed any political motivations behind the vandalism.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has taken a hard line, describing the incidents as “domestic terrorism” with mandatory minimum sentences for those charged. As the situation develops, it’s clear the cultural battle lines around Musk and his companies continue to harden.
