TikToker’s Wild Threat Against Elon Musk Draws Federal Attention
In a bizarre turn of events that shook up the digital world, a TikTok user who went by the name Sarah C. Roberts made headlines after posting a video that hinted at violence against the SpaceX and Tesla CEO, Elon Musk. The clip went viral, largely thanks to the right-wing account Libs of TikTok, which amplified the footage and caught the watchful eye of Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Ed Martin. Roberts didn’t hold back; she theatrically mimicked a throat-slashing gesture while casually suggesting that “assassination” was on the table when it came to Musk. It’s unclear how far she intended to go with this outrageous statement, but she threw in a shocking comment to the mix about the FBI lacking the manpower to track her down and sarcastically bragged about not filing her taxes in years. Talk about a TikTok hot take gone wrong!
Martin’s response on X (formerly Twitter), where he quoted a post referring to the video, was a mix of professionalism and a hint of sarcasm—”Duly noted. Thx for letting us know. We’ll put you in the system. Talk soon, M’am.” His feedback clearly signaled that law enforcement would not be taking this lightly, prompting speculation about potential legal consequences for Roberts. As of late, her TikTok account appears to have been deactivated—either by her out of fear or by TikTok itself.
But let’s not beat around the bush; this isn’t the first time social media threats have landed someone in hot water. Onlookers can recall previous instances where inflammatory online behavior resulted in serious repercussions, emphasizing how today’s digital-age commentary doesn’t come without a price. So while Roberts might have thought she was making a viral statement, she inadvertently opened a Pandora’s box of legal scrutiny. Stay tuned, folks; it looks like this story is far from over!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, Libs of TikTok, U.S. Department of Justice
