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Police arrested a 70-year-old Idaho man for allegedly using his vehicle to strike a Trump supporter outside a Tesla dealership during widespread anti-Tesla demonstrations on Saturday.
According to local reports, Christopher Talbot of Meridian was accused of making an offensive gesture toward a counter-protester before deliberately hitting him with his car. The incident occurred during what activists dubbed a “Global Day of Action” targeting Tesla CEO and Trump advisor Elon Musk, with protests taking place at numerous Tesla locations nationwide.
🚨🇺🇸 MEDIA HYSTERIA DRIVES VIOLENCE: 70-YEAR-OLD ATTACKED PRO-TESLA SUPPORTER
The viral arrest photo tells only half the story—Christopher Talbot, 70, wasn't defending Tesla from protesters but rather attacking a pro-Trump supporter who came to counter-protest against anti-Tesla… https://t.co/gyoVqz61we pic.twitter.com/gUvAuzP3f9
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 30, 2025
Law enforcement officials stated that the victim had been operating a truck displaying pro-Trump flags and had just stepped out of his vehicle when Talbot allegedly struck him. The injured individual sought medical treatment at a local hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening and was subsequently discharged.
When contacted, the Meridian Police Department did not provide an immediate response. A search of Ada County records showed no listing for Talbot’s case or any associated legal representation.
According to jail records, Talbot was detained in Ada County jail without the possibility of posting bond. Law enforcement reportedly filed felony aggravated battery charges against him.
70-year-old Idaho man arrested after ramming individuals at a pro-Tesla rally with his car.
Christopher Talbot, 70, was charged with aggravated assault.
These leftist domestic terrorists need to be stopped before someone gets kiIIed. pic.twitter.com/InaM8ul6WK
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) March 30, 2025
The confrontation occurred during a weekend of demonstrations where protesters expressed their opposition to Musk, his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and Trump’s initiatives to reduce federal spending and restructure government agencies in line with presidential objectives. Reports indicated that the Meridian protest attracted approximately 30 anti-Musk demonstrators and roughly 200 counter-protesters.
The FBI had previously informed the New York Post that they were monitoring Saturday’s events for potential violence and had established a specialized Tesla task force to address what the Trump administration has labeled a pattern of “domestic terrorism” targeting Musk’s enterprise.
