John Lewis

In this conversation, John Lewis, a research fellow at George Washington University, dives deep into the heated Tesla protests. He explores how largely peaceful demonstrations have sparked debates about their classification as domestic terrorism. The discussion highlights the fine line between free speech and criminal activity, dissecting the implications of labeling protest-related vandalism. Lewis also questions the fairness of current terrorism definitions in the U.S., contrasting these incidents with other political events, shedding light on the evolving nature of dissent and its legal ramifications.