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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 28th, 2025: Self-Proclaimed Communist Arrested For Tesla Bombing & Iran’s Cryptic Response to Trump
Fri, 28 Mar 2025
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We’ll start things off with an arrest in a politically charged Molotov cocktail attack on a Tesla dealership in Las Vegas. Federal officials say it was no random act of vandalism—and now, the suspect faces both state and federal charges. Later in the show: Iran responds to President Trump’s call for negotiations over its advancing nuclear program. The reply stops short of outright rejection—but Tehran isn’t ready for face-to-face talks either. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chapter 1: What happened in the Molotov cocktail attack on a Tesla dealership in Las Vegas?
It's Friday, the 28th of March. Welcome to the PDB Afternoon Bulletin. I'm Mike Baker, your eyes and ears on the world stage. Let's get briefed. We'll start things off with an arrest in a Molotov cocktail attack on a Tesla dealership. Now, federal authorities say it was no random act of vandalism. They've won today's PDB Statement of the Obvious Award.
Later in the show, Iran has responded to President Trump's outreach, but while they didn't slam the door on negotiations, they're not ready to sit down at the table either. But first, today's afternoon spotlight. A politically charged firebombing attack on a Tesla dealership in Las Vegas has led to a federal investigation and now an arrest.
Chapter 2: Who is Paul Hyun Kim and what charges does he face?
Authorities say that 36-year-old Paul Hyun Kim has been taken into custody, accused of carrying out a Molotov cocktail attack that torched multiple Teslas at a local collision center last week. According to Las Vegas police, Kim arrived at the Tesla site late at night on March 18 in a black Hyundai Elantra. dressed in all black and wearing gloves. There's a clue in there somewhere.
He allegedly approached the building, damaged security cameras with a rifle, another clue I think, and then proceeded to set at least five vehicles on fire. Yeah, the evidence does appear to be mounting. The word resist was spray-painted across the front doors of the facility. This guy is basically a walking evidence trail.
Chapter 3: What evidence links Paul Hyun Kim to the Tesla dealership attack?
Investigators also discovered an unlit Molotov cocktail inside one of the vehicles. That's a detail that suggests the situation could have been even worse. Police say Kim tried to cover his tracks, but, well, clearly, it didn't work.
His DNA matched samples collected at the scene, and the search of his apartment and two vehicles turned up a small arsenal, multiple firearms, including rifles, a shotgun, a handgun, and a stockpile of ammunition and gun parts. According to investigators, Kim's social media accounts included posts supporting communist causes and expressing solidarity with pro-Palestinian movements.
That political context has led some to argue that these attacks amount to acts of terrorism. Some? Can we please meet the gormless morons who don't think that this would be considered domestic terrorism? Kim is facing a long list of state charges, including arson, property destruction, and possession of a fire device. But that may just be the beginning.
FBI officials say that federal charges are also coming. At a press conference, FBI Special Agent in Charge Spencer Evans had strong words for those inspired to commit violence in the name of political causes. He said, quote, There's nothing courageous or noble about firebombing private property and terrorizing your local community.
The self-righteous mob that's cheering you on today will leave you high and dry at the end of the day, and you alone will be held responsible, end quote. Hmm. Well, that's a good try as far as statements go, but I don't think that the self-righteous mob cares. They're too busy being self-righteous.
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Chapter 4: How are federal authorities responding to ideologically driven crimes like the Tesla attack?
Look, feeling like you're better, like you're smarter and more morally superior is an all-consuming pastime for folks who cheer on this type of terroristic crime. As we reported earlier this week, the FBI has formed a new joint task force with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms to investigate violent attacks like this one.
It's part of a growing federal effort to crack down on ideologically driven crimes across the country. Since January, Tesla has become a repeated target of politically motivated arson and vandalism. From Oregon to South Carolina, at least nine incidents involving Molotov cocktails, gunfire, and incendiary devices have struck Tesla dealerships, vehicles, and charging stations.
Graffiti messages like resist and F Trump have accompanied many of the attacks, raising concerns that Tesla, and by extension, of course, Elon Musk, have become lightning rods for ideologues lashing out against perceived political or corporate enemies.
Coming up next, Iran replies to President Trump's call for nuclear talks, offering a vague response that stops short of a yes, but doesn't close the door either. I'll be right back. Hi, Mike Baker here. Look around, well, what do you see? Tariff wars, recession fears, stubborn inflation. No wonder that gold has been routinely hitting all-time highs.
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Chapter 5: Why has Tesla become a repeated target for political vandalism and arson?
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Chapter 6: How did Iran respond to President Trump's call for nuclear negotiations?
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Welcome back to the Afternoon Bulletin. It appears the mullahs of Iran want to keep their diplomatic options open with the Trump administration in the hopes of avoiding a direct military confrontation over their reportedly rapidly advancing covert nuclear program.
Leaders in Tehran said Thursday that they've delivered a formal written response to President Trump regarding his letter proposing direct negotiations for a new nuclear deal, which also threatens severe military consequences if the Iranians refuse.
While details of their response are not yet known, Iran is reportedly attempting to stake out a middle ground, rejecting face-to-face talks but not ruling out negotiations entirely, and that's according to a New York Times report. The regime reportedly delivered their reply through Omani mediators who briefed the U.S. on the message.
Officials said the letter would be delivered by Oman to the White House in the coming days. The White House has not yet commented on the details, but Kamal Karazi, a senior foreign policy advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reportedly told local media, "...the Islamic Republic has not closed all the doors and is willing to begin indirect negotiations with the U.S."
The remarks echoed an earlier statement from Iran's foreign minister, who told state media on Thursday that Iran had sent the White House their comprehensive views on the concerns raised by President Trump and what the mullahs would like to see from the U.S. if nuclear talks are to be revived.
The foreign minister said, quote, Our policy is to not negotiate directly while there's maximum pressure policies from the U.S. and threats of military strikes. But indirect negotiations can take place as they have in the past, end quote. It's a subtle but notable shift in rhetoric from the Islamic regime.
As a reminder, President Trump sent a personal letter to the Ayatollah just three weeks ago, offering him a choice between engaging in good-faith negotiations for a nuclear deal or facing the wrath of the American military. In an interview with Fox Business after sending the letter, Trump said, "...there are two ways that Iran can be handled, militarily, or you make a deal.
I would prefer, he said, to make a deal." Still, Trump threatened what he described as, quote, terrible consequences for the regime should they refuse to back down on the nuclear issue. While he stressed that his letter was not meant as an ultimatum, Trump reportedly gave the regime a two-month deadline to reach an agreement, which kind of sounds like an ultimatum.
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Chapter 8: Who are Theresa and Nemo and why did they switch to Shopify?
And finally, well, we've made it to the end of the week. Friday, well done. Don't forget to spice up your weekend with the latest episode of our extended weekend show, the PDB Situation Report. Every Friday evening at 10 p.m. on The First TV, we let loose with another episode of The Situation Report.
This week's guests include the always insightful and entertaining retired Colonel John Mills and the always excellent Alireza Jafrazadeh. We're talking the Signal chat group, you may have heard about that, secure comms, war plans, the Iranian regime, and the Houthis.
This week's episode and past episodes are always available on our YouTube channel, which you can find at President's Daily Brief, as well as the podcast platforms that you know and love. I'm Mike Baker, and I'll be back over the weekend with the PDB Situation Report. Until then, stay informed, stay safe, stay cool.