UAW Files Charges Against Trump, Musk Over Worker Intimidation

The United Auto Workers Union has filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board against Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk for allegedly threatening and intimidating workers. The charges follow comments made by Trump during a social media interaction with Musk. The NLRB will investigate these claims.

The United Auto Workers Union announced on Tuesday that it has filed formal charges with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The charges come in response to alleged threats and intimidation tactics aimed at workers.

The action follows a conversation between Trump and Musk on the social media platform X, during which Trump praised Musk's cost-cutting measures and suggested he wouldn't tolerate worker strikes. Musk did not comment on Trump's statements, complicating any NLRB action against him.

Under federal law, firing workers for striking is illegal, a point emphasized by the UAW. Simultaneously, the Union continues its efforts to support Democratic candidates in key states. Legal experts suggest the NLRB's power in such cases is limited but believe the UAW's actions are largely symbolic and political.

(With inputs from agencies.)