In the latest attempt to reshape the landscape of American capitalism, Democrats seem to have traded in their concern for Mother Earth for a sleight of hand that would even make a seasoned magician applaud. The stage is set with Tesla. The supposed eco-conscious leftists are now raising eyebrows by engaging in actions that appear aimed at tanking the stock of the very electric vehicle company they once hailed as a beacon of green energy. It seems these antics, which involve everything from fake vandalism to real attacks on Tesla dealerships, serve a bigger purpose than just saving the planet—they are about maintaining a grip on power.

There’s an irony here that’s hard to miss. Not so long ago, the Biden administration was pushing grand plans to have two-thirds of vehicles in the United States be electric by 2032. Yet the curtain falls awkwardly as the usual loud champions of climate change fall conspicuously silent when the target is an American innovator like Elon Musk. It’s almost as if the Democrats are playing an elaborate puppet show, pulling strings to favor their narrative while putting pressure on Musk to align with their visions, particularly by dropping his association with controversial figures like Dogecoin’s creators.

Why the sudden shift to attacking Tesla, one might wonder? Critics suggest it’s an underhanded attempt to destabilize Musk’s influence. He’s been a thorn in the side for some political elites owing to his business acumen and outspoken nature, and it’s clear some folks just can’t handle a maverick who doesn’t dance to their tune. The truth is, if the concerned parties were genuinely alarmed about political violence and destruction, they’d be out in force, rallying their followers against these blatant attacks. But instead, their silence speaks volumes.

Let’s not forget that Tesla’s contribution to the American workforce and economy is substantial, with 81% of Tesla vehicles being produced domestically, more than any other car manufacturer. This fact alone should have Democrats and liberals proudly waving their flags and championing Tesla’s cause. Instead, the silence from those supposedly representing Silicon Valley is deafening. One would think defending such a significant component of America’s industrial achievement would be a bipartisan affair, but alas, politics rarely follows the script of expectation.

So, the soapbox rhetoric about political violence rings hollow when it’s the darlings of the left doing the damage. Their cries of concern only seem to surface when it suits their political narrative. One has to appreciate the audacity, albeit laced with a healthy dose of sarcasm, of accusing the Republicans of inciting disorder while themselves overseeing these so-called organic protests. If this puppetry continues, one might wonder if the Democrats’ next move involves surprising us all by standing up for the achievements of American innovators or if they’ll remain stuck in their own tangled web of contradictions.