Listen to a Tesla biography - he very clearly had the premise and workability of tech that, in the wrong hands, could be used as basis for DEWs.

He was quoted as saying how he does not love humans, but loves humanity. He thought he was sent to develop the tech that would save humanity, and dedicated his life work to this goal.

He was known as The Wizard for his ability manipulate and understand the electric nature of the universe. Wayyyy ahead of his time. A perfect target for those wanting to corner the future into their own hands.

Donald Trump Compares Himself to Al Capone After Gag Order

https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-compares-himself-al-capone-after-gag-order-1835178

From article:

I got indicted more than Alphonse Capone," said Trump. "Did anybody ever hear of Al Capone? Al Capone, if you looked at him the wrong way, he was seriously tough, right?"

"Scarface, you know they called him Scarface," he added. "Had a little scar on there, I'm sure it was a minor accident … If you looked at him the wrong way … he blew your brains out. He was only indicted one time, I was indicted four times."

Elsewhere during the speech, Trump lamented that he was not able to talk "about things that bad people do" as a result of the gag order, while vowing that his lawyers would be "appealing very quickly."