Elon Musk, now the CEO of Tesla and owner of X, replied with three heart emojis, showcasing a rare moment of goodwill between the two influential tech moguls.

Wilson, the co-founder of The Lincoln Project, said his account has been suspended from X after sharing an article he wrote titled, “Kill Tesla, Save The Country.” He said in a Wednesday video posted to YouTube that X claimed he was calling for “violence against Tesla,” but he argued he did not do so.

With sinking sales and market share, a preoccupied and polarizing CEO, and vandalization of customer cars spreading, the question matters. With sinking sales and market share, a preoccupied and polarizing CEO, and vandalization of customer cars spreading, the question matters.

Tesla showrooms, charging stations, and vehicles are being attacked across the U.S. and overseas, with arson, gunfire, and vandalism on the rise. Experts say Elon Musk’s political influence may be fueling the violence.

Tesla shareholders don't have the power to directly vote to remove the CEO. But they could influence the Board if they believe Musk's leadership endan

Tesla stock fell Monday, just ahead of key sales data due later this week. Shares of the electric vehicle maker closed down 1.7% at $259.16, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.6% and 1%,

It’s ironic that, as a pro-democracy and pro-climate group, we’re protesting against electric cars,” one activist said. “But you cannot sacrifice our democracy for one piece of the thing.”

Elon Musk acknowledged that his job as head of President Donald Trump’s effort to cut the size of government is “costing me a lot” when it comes to his other big job, as CEO of Tesla Inc.