A 98-year-old World War II veteran has captured the world’s attention by driving a tank to crush a Tesla, in protest against Elon Musk and the far-right.

One of the most iconic and violent acts of protest against Tesla and CEO Elon Musk in recent times has come from an unlikely source: a 98-year-old British World War II veteran.

Ken, who fought against Nazism exactly 80 years ago, recently appeared in a shocking video in which he drove the legendary Sherman tank – the type that helped overthrow Nazi Germany – to crush a blue Tesla Model 3 electric car. Behind the crushed car is a license plate with bold letters: “Fascist”.

The clip, posted on YouTube and filmed in a field in England, shows the electric car being flattened by the heavy tracks of a tank. While the Model 3’s chassis is known to be safe in crash tests, it was crushed by the symbolic and real weight of a Sherman.

This is a direct protest against Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has been constantly controversial with his political statements on social media platforms. From supporting President Trump to sharing content from far-right parties in Europe, Musk is facing an increasing wave of criticism.

“I’ve seen fascism once and I believe it can come back. Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, is using his power to fuel the far-right in Europe – and his money comes from Tesla cars,” said the 98-year-old veteran.

Ken’s actions are not only personal, but also a poignant reminder of the connection between economic power, political influence, and social responsibility. Meanwhile, Tesla – Musk’s financial lifeline – is seeing sales decline in many major markets, as the founder’s personal reputation is shaken by his own rhetoric.

“We crushed fascism before, and we will crush it again,” Ken declared emphatically.

A tank rolling over a Tesla is not just a “physical blow,” but also a powerful political message, wrapped in a symbolic act from a generation that has faced the shadow of history head-on. And this time, they are speaking up – not with guns, but with memories and warnings.

Elon Musk – CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, who has served as an adviser to President Donald Trump’s economic council. One of Musk’s most controversial government roles has been his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he has led efforts to cut federal payrolls.

This has not only caused controversy in the political world but also raised concerns among investors as Musk increasingly distanced himself from Tesla amid declining sales of older electric vehicles.

In addition, Musk’s public support for far-right policies in Europe has led to a wave of protests against him and Tesla. Many of the company’s showrooms and charging stations in the US and Europe have been vandalized.