FBI and ATF Launch Task Force After Incendiary Devices Found at Tesla Dealership

The discovery in Austin highlights escalating violence targeting Tesla properties as protests against Elon Musk's political role intensify.

Incendiary devices were found at a Tesla dealership in Austin, Texas, prompting an investigation by local police and federal agencies.
The FBI and ATF have established a task force to address the ongoing attacks on Tesla properties, which include arson, gunfire, and vandalism across nine states.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has labeled these incidents as domestic terrorism, with three individuals already facing federal charges and potential 20-year prison sentences.
Protests against Tesla and Elon Musk continue nationwide, fueled by backlash against Musk’s leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency under the Trump administration.
Tesla faces significant financial and reputational challenges, with its stock value down over 40% and trade-ins of its vehicles increasing.