Musk's post provided no evidence or specific allegations, but the message was clear: Musk was falsely blaming Costa for violence directed at Tesla cars and facilities since President Trump's inauguration and Musk assumed an influential perch in the White House.
"When one of the most powerful, if not the most powerful person in the world is saying you've committed a crime, it doesn't matter what the truth is," Costa said.
Elon Musk claims Tesla protest organizer committed crimes : NPRhttps://www.npr.org/2025/03/17/nx-s1-5328626/elon-musk-protests-tesla-takedown