Pastor's Violent Call Against Musk Sparks Backlash

Tennessee pastor Rev. Steve Caudle has incited controversy by calling for violence against Elon Musk, accusing him of trying to steal Americans' personal information through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Caudle's sermon at the Greater Second Missionary Baptist Church suggested that Musk's efforts to cut government spending, including dismantling USAID, would lead to bloodshed, arguing that sometimes 'violence is necessary.' Caudle justified his stance by referencing biblical scripture, claiming that the current situation is akin to a spiritual battlefield. The sermon followed legal challenges to DOGE, including a federal judge's ruling to block Musk's access to U.S. Treasury data. Musk responded by suggesting that critics are afraid of having their fraudulent activities uncovered. The pastor's remarks have drawn widespread criticism online, with many questioning his interpretation of Christian teachings.