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Wave of violence intensifies against Tesla

Published 10 March 2025
– By Editorial Staff
Burnt charging posts are one example of the escalating wave of violent and physical attacks against Tesla.
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Protests against Tesla and its founder Elon Musk have recently escalated into violent attacks in the United States and Europe. Over the past week, Tesla cars, charging stations and stores have been the targets of Molotov cocktails, shootings and vandalism.

The anti-democratic attacks and violence are likely due to Musk’s political influence and the many positions he has recently expressed.

In Oregon, a 41-year-old man has now been arrested after throwing Molotov cocktails at a Tesla store and firing shots at the building. The incident occurred in connection with protests against Tesla, where the demonstrators on site protested against Musk’s political involvement and corporate culture, Dagens PS reports.

At the same time, there are reports of several charging stations being vandalized with graffiti, including “Nazi” symbols and the word “Nazi” over the Tesla logo.

The attacks are not limited to the US. Similar attacks have taken place in parts of Europe.

Gothenburg particularly affected

In Sweden, Tesla cars have also been the target of arson attacks. In February, four Teslas in Gothenburg were attacked by fire in the space of two days. Police suspect that the perpetrators used flammable objects at the wheel arches to set fire to the cars.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested twice in connection with the fires but released on one occasion before new attacks occurred, Carup.se reports. The man is also suspected of another arson attack on a Tesla. Which makes the number of suspected arson fires to a total of five at present.

– He was arrested and questioned but then released by the prosecutor last night. Sometime a couple hours later, the next car caught fire. Then you find the same person near the area again so now he is caught, and he is arrested, says municipal police Ola Skogsberg to GP.

ActBlue involved in the attacks?

The protests target not only Tesla as a company but also Elon Musk personally. Critics accuse him of using his platform to influence American politics in a way that polarizes society. His growing influence has made him a target for activists and political opponents alike.

According to Musk, there are indications that some attacks are coordinated and sponsored by the organization ActBlue (Act Blue Charities Inc.), Fox News reports.

ActBlue is an American political campaign organization that collects party contributions from individuals in the grassroots movement, to be used, if necessary, by the Democratic Party in various election campaigns. ActBlue funders include notorious currency speculator and globalist George Soros.

Strong sales despite the attacks

The company has not yet officially commented on the recent attacks, but it says it is working with local authorities to investigate the incidents. Security measures at stores and charging stations have been tightened in several regions, particularly in the US.

Tesla’s operations have also been affected by sabotage in the past, including an arson attack on a substation in January 2024 near its factory in Grünheide, Germany, which halted production for several weeks.

Despite the attacks, Tesla continues to report strong sales globally, especially of popular models like the Model Y. The company is also planning the launch of new models later this year.

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https://nordictimes.com/world/us-tightens-visa-controls-social-media-to-be-scrutinized/

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US tightens visa controls – social media to be scrutinized

Published today 10:38
– By Editorial Staff
Anyone who has expressed support for any of Israel's enemies is expected to be denied entry to the United States.
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The U.S. will begin denying visas based on the content of applicants’ social media – including posts, shares, and messages that express support for what are considered anti-Semitic messages, for example.

The country’s immigration agency, USCIS, will begin reviewing social media for all immigrants applying for lawful permanent residence, work authorization, visas, as well as foreign students and people affiliated with educational institutions.

What will be looked for are, for example, posts or messages supporting groups labeled terrorist in the United States, such as Hamas, Hezbollah in Lebanon or the Houthi movement in Yemen. Anti-Semitic messages are also included and will constitute “negative factors” when deciding on a visa or residence permit.

– There is no room in the United States for the rest of the world’s terrorist sympathizers, and we are under no obligation to admit them or let them stay here, said Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at DHS, in a press release.

The proposal has raised concerns among immigration and free speech advocates because it could also affect people already in the country legally – not just those applying for entry. Critics also point out that it is unclear how “anti-Semitism”, for example, should be defined, and there is concern that virtually all criticism of Israel will be rejected.

According to AP News, social media monitoring by immigration authorities has been going on for over a decade, starting under the Obama administration and expanding during Donald Trump’s first term.

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https://nordictimes.com/world/trump-deport-american-criminals-to-el-salvador/

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Trump: Deport American criminals to El Salvador

Donald Trump's USA

Published yesterday 10:52
– By Editorial Staff
Trump wants to get rid of America's worst criminals - but there are doubts about its constitutionality.
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Donald Trump wants to review the possibility of deporting the country’s worst violent criminals to El Salvador – even if they are US citizens.

“We also have homegrown criminals that are absolute monsters”, the President said during a press conference, stressing that the law must be reviewed.

It was during a White House meeting with El Salvador’s outspoken president, Nayib Bukele, that Trump declared that he wanted to deport not only foreign criminals to the country – but also American criminals.

– We always have to obey the laws, but we also have homegrown criminals that push people into subways, that hit elderly ladies on the back of the head with a baseball bat when they’re not looking, that are absolute monsters, he explained.

– I’d like to include them in the group of people to get them out of the country, but you’ll have to be looking at the laws on that, the President continued.

During his election campaign, Donald Trump promised to use unorthodox methods and get tough on the widespread violent crime in the country – but the move has nevertheless led to strong reactions and a lot of criticism.

“No provision under US law”

Many critics point out that, as a rule, US citizens cannot be deported and that there are only a few exceptions to this rule. These include people born in other countries who have been granted citizenship but lied during their application process or committed terrorist crimes or treason.

– There is no provision under US law that would allow the government to kick citizens out of the country, Erin Corcoran, an immigration law expert at the University of Notre Dame, told the AP news agency.

The civil rights organization ACLU is also highly critical and believes that deportation of American citizens would be a direct attack on the US Constitution.

Sent to mega prison

However, Trump has emphasized that his proposal will only be implemented if it is deemed compatible with the country’s laws. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt later explained that the move should be seen as a proposal that has been “raised” – but not yet decided. According to analysts, the Constitution must first be revised if deportations of US citizens are to become a reality.

The background to the president’s statement is that Nayib Bukele during a previous meeting opened up to receive American prisoners – an idea that Trump praised and said he “loved”.

Already today, the United States is sending hundreds of migrants with suspected criminal links to El Salvador’s controversial mega prison, the Terrorism Confinement Center, under a contract in which the US pays the country $6 million for their detention.

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https://nordictimes.com/world/israeli-defense-minister-will-carry-out-trumps-vision-for-gaza/

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Israeli Defense Minister: “Will carry out Trump’s vision for Gaza”

Published yesterday 7:29
– By Editorial Staff
Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, says it is pursuing Trump's vision of clearing Gaza of Palestinians.
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Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has announced that Israel is further intensifying its military operations in Gaza with the aim of realizing Donald Trump’s controversial plan for the territory, which calls for the US to take over Gaza and relocate its population.

After the IDF took over the Morag corridor between Rafah and Khan Younis in southern Gaza, Defense Minister Israel Katz is now calling on Palestinians to remove Hamas and release all hostages, before the military operation is expanded in the Gaza Strip, The Jerusalem Post reports.

– This is the final moment to remove Hamas and release the hostages and bring about an end to the war, Katz said in a statement.

Katz also stated that Israel will implement Trump’s Gaza plan, which was launched in February. The plan calls for the US to take over Gaza and relocate its population to other countries.

– Those interested will also be able to voluntarily move to various countries around the world, in accordance with the vision of the US president, which we are working to carry out, says Katz.

Donald Trump has previously suggested that Gaza should be emptied of Palestinians and turned into a coastal city under US supervision. The plan has been strongly criticized internationally as a project of ethnic cleansing in violation of international law.

Beyond the Morag corridor in southern Gaza, the IDF claims that the town of Rafah is now surrounded by the Israeli military. Israel currently claims to control around 50% of the Gaza Strip.

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https://nordictimes.com/world/trump-plans-biggest-mass-deportations-in-us-history/

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Trump plans biggest mass deportations in US history

Donald Trump's USA

Published 14 April 2025
– By Editorial Staff
Trump campaigned on deporting millions of illegal migrants.
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According to four current and former federal officials with direct insight into the planning, the Trump administration aims to deport at least one million migrants in the first year of the president’s return to the White House.

This would be the largest deportation program in US history, surpassing the previous record set during Barack Obama’s presidency when around 400,000 migrants were deported annually at its peak.

According to the officials, who spoke to the Washington Post on condition of anonymity, White House adviser Stephen Miller is working closely with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other agencies on a daily basis to achieve the goal.

However, the sources say there is still much uncertainty about how the mass deportations will be realized – not least because the agencies that will carry them out are suffering from staff shortages and budget constraints. Lengthy legal processes are also highlighted as a problem, as most migrants currently have the right to have their cases heard in court before they are deported.

One possible strategy to achieve the goal is to focus on deporting some of the 1.4 million migrants who already have final deportation orders but have not yet been sent home because their home countries refuse to accept them.

The administration is reportedly currently negotiating with up to 30 countries to accept deportees who are not their citizens, including Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama. A legal document mentions that it hopes to send “thousands” of migrants to such third countries.

“Efficient mass deportation of terrorist and illegal aliens”

White House spokesman Kush Desai declined to answer questions about the administration’s goals, but wrote in an email to the newspaper that the Trump administration has a mandate from voters to repair the Biden administration’s handling of border security and illegal migration.

“The entire Trump administration is aligned on delivering on this mandate, not on arbitrary goals, with a full-of-government approach to ensure the efficient mass deportation of terrorist and criminal illegal aliens”.

During his election campaign, Trump promised to deport “millions” of migrants when he came to power – and the Vice President, JD Vance, mentioned last year that a million could be deported first. However, according to the administration’s own figures, the process is complex – as immigration court proceedings can take years at worst.

The Trump administration has already sent hundreds of migrants to a mega-prison in El Salvador and to the Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba – but these represent only a fraction of the millions of illegal immigrants in the country.

“Not just a switch you can turn on”

Finding the 1.4 million aliens with deportation orders who are in the US in the first place is also considered a very complicated project – despite a coordinated effort involving the FBI, DEA and ATF.

Therefore, the Trump administration has requested that Congress authorize additional funding to expand the effort and deploy additional personnel – although this is also expected to take time.

– The deportation process is time-consuming. That is not just a switch you can turn on, said former migration commissioner Doris Meissner.

Currently, an estimated 11 million illegal migrants are in the US.

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