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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chris Cillizza's Tesla vandalized, says obsession with politics is 'making us all crazy'
Former CNN journalist Chris Cillizza revealed on Wednesday that his Tesla was defaced with a sign reading "Musk is a Nazi," which someone taped to his bumper during his son's soccer tournament over the weekend. Cillizza said on his Substack that the politicization of everyday products is "making us crazy" and deepening the political divide between Americans. He reflected on the "journey" he's been on since purchasing his Tesla about five years ago, noting that owning an electric vehicle once meant "coding yourself as like an enviro-liberal-wacko-communist," but is now seen as a symbol of the right. Tesla Doxxing Attacks Wrongly Target Nonowners Across America "Five years ago, my Tesla symbolized everything MAGA world hated. But now it symbolizes everything the left hates?" he questioned. "Doesn't that suggest ascribing meaning to it in the first place was misguided?" The political commentator expressed frustration over the politicization of "everything" in recent years, referencing the backlash he received after visiting Chick-Fil-A, where some of his followers accused him of supporting anti-LGBTQ causes. Read On The Fox News App "I didn't eat it because I wanted to send a message to gay people," Cillizza claimed. "I ate it because it was delicious." Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture He also refuted the idea that being a patron of a company equates to endorsing its politics, an argument commonly made by critics of figures like Elon Musk. "If your bar is that you never interact with or buy anything from a company whose founder has taken a position with which you disagree or which has donated to a cause you don't support, I find it very hard to believe you are going to make any purchases ever," Cillizza wrote. "Breaking news: Giant corporations tend to do what makes them the most money, not always what's 'right.'" Closing out his thoughts on the incident, Cillizza warned against "the obsession with making every little bit of our lives into a political statement," declaring that it's "driving us further from any sort of recognition of our common humanity."Original article source: Chris Cillizza's Tesla vandalized, says obsession with politics is 'making us all crazy'
New York Post
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- New York Post
Ex-CNN reporter Chris Cillizza reveals his Tesla was vandalized with a ‘Musk is a Nazi' sign, warns politics ‘making us all crazy'
Former CNN journalist Chris Cillizza revealed on Wednesday that his Tesla was defaced with a sign reading 'Musk is a Nazi,' which someone taped to his bumper during his son's soccer tournament over the weekend. Cillizza said on his Substack that the politicization of everyday products is 'making us crazy' and deepening the political divide between Americans. He reflected on the 'journey' he's been on since purchasing his Tesla about five years ago, noting that owning an electric vehicle once meant 'coding yourself as like an enviro-liberal-wacko-communist,' but is now seen as a symbol of the right. 'Five years ago, my Tesla symbolized everything MAGA world hated. But now it symbolizes everything the left hates?' he questioned. 'Doesn't that suggest ascribing meaning to it in the first place was misguided?' 3 Ex-CNN journalist Chris Cillizza said on his latest Substack video that his Tesla was defaced with a sign reading 'Musk is a Nazi.' Chris Cillizza/Substack 3 Cillizza also mentions that, 'Five years ago, my Tesla symbolized everything MAGA world hated. But now it symbolizes everything the left hates?' Chris Cillizza/Substack The political commentator expressed frustration over the politicization of 'everything' in recent years, referencing the backlash he received after visiting Chick-Fil-A, where some of his followers accused him of supporting anti-LGBTQ causes. 'I didn't eat it because I wanted to send a message to gay people,' Cillizza claimed. 'I ate it because it was delicious.' 3 The event occurred while Cillizza was at his son's soccer tournament over the weekend. Christopher Sadowski He also refuted the idea that being a patron of a company equates to endorsing its politics, an argument commonly made by critics of figures like Elon Musk. 'If your bar is that you never interact with or buy anything from a company whose founder has taken a position with which you disagree or which has donated to a cause you don't support, I find it very hard to believe you are going to make any purchases ever,' Cillizza wrote. 'Breaking news: Giant corporations tend to do what makes them the most money, not always what's 'right.'' Closing out his thoughts on the incident, Cillizza warned against 'the obsession with making every little bit of our lives into a political statement,' declaring that it's 'driving us further from any sort of recognition of our common humanity.'
Fox News
28-05-2025
- General
- Fox News
Chris Cillizza's Tesla vandalized, says obsession with politics is 'making us all crazy'
Former CNN journalist Chris Cillizza revealed on Wednesday that his Tesla was defaced with a sign reading "Musk is a Nazi," which someone taped to his bumper during his son's soccer tournament over the weekend. Cillizza said on his Substack that the politicization of everyday products is "making us crazy" and deepening the political divide between Americans. He reflected on the "journey" he's been on since purchasing his Tesla about five years ago, noting that owning an electric vehicle once meant "coding yourself as like an enviro-liberal-wacko-communist," but is now seen as a symbol of the right. "Five years ago, my Tesla symbolized everything MAGA world hated. But now it symbolizes everything the left hates?" he questioned. "Doesn't that suggest ascribing meaning to it in the first place was misguided?" The political commentator expressed frustration over the politicization of "everything" in recent years, referencing the backlash he received after visiting Chick-Fil-A, where some of his followers accused him of supporting anti-LGBTQ causes. "I didn't eat it because I wanted to send a message to gay people," Cillizza claimed. "I ate it because it was delicious." He also refuted the idea that being a patron of a company equates to endorsing its politics, an argument commonly made by critics of figures like Elon Musk. "If your bar is that you never interact with or buy anything from a company whose founder has taken a position with which you disagree or which has donated to a cause you don't support, I find it very hard to believe you are going to make any purchases ever," Cillizza wrote. "Breaking news: Giant corporations tend to do what makes them the most money, not always what's 'right.'" Closing out his thoughts on the incident, Cillizza warned against "the obsession with making every little bit of our lives into a political statement," declaring that it's "driving us further from any sort of recognition of our common humanity."
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is Trump winning Memorial Day conversations?
(NewsNation) — Polls show Americans are feeling more optimistic about the country under President Donald Trump than they were during former President Joe Biden's political contributor Chris Cillizza says some of Trump's policies on the economy have left Americans worried than former Trump senior adviser Steve Cortes believes America has gone through a 'vibe switch' and are happier with Trump's policies on issues such as immigration. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
16-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Rising: May 16, 2025
Toggle header content Birthright Citizenship Battle: SCOTUS Appears Divided Over Arguments | RISING The Hill's Courts & Legal Reporter Zach Schonfeld joins Amber Duke and Chris Cillizza to discuss the latest updates from the Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship. Ron Johnson Shreds 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' Says Deficit Will Skyrocket| RISING Amber Duke and Chris Cillizza discuss Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) blasting President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' that he thinks could raise the debt to $60 trillion in 10 years. Tulsi Gabbard Accuses James Comey Of Calling For Trump's 'Murder' After '86 47' Post | RISING Amber Duke and Chris Cillizza discuss DHS Secretary Kristi Noem directing her department and the Secret Service to investigate former FBI Director James Comey. Newsom Cracks Down On Homeless Encampments, Proposes Peeling Back Healthcare For Migrants | RISING Amber Duke and Chris Cillizza discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) peeling back healthcare for illegal immigrants and ordering cities to ban homeless encampments. Yale Professors Roasted After Saying They're Leaving Country Over Fascism Fears | RISING Amber Duke and Chris Cillizza react to a group of Yale university professors being roasted online for their self-deportation efforts. Ro Khanna Supports Trump's Drug Price EO, Responds To Whether He'll Run For President| RISING Rep. Ro Khanna joins Rising to explain his stance on backing President Trump's latest executive order to lower prescription drug prices. Shri Thanedar drops Trump Impeachment Vote Effort After Pressure From Dems | RISING Amber Duke and Chris Cillizza discuss Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mi) dropping his efforts to impeach President Trump. Young Men Struggling, Falling Behind In Education, Mental Health, Data Shows | RISING Amber Duke and Chris Cillizza discuss reports that suggest young men and boys are falling behind, while their female peers surge ahead.
