Overview

• Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and DHS, are investigating over 80 attacks on Tesla properties, officially designating violent incidents as domestic terrorism.
• Recent attacks include arson at a Tesla facility in Rome and incendiary devices found at a showroom in Austin, Texas, highlighting the ongoing security threats.
• Intelligence reports warn that violent opportunists may exploit peaceful protests, urging caution in distinguishing legitimate dissent from criminal acts.
• Protests targeting Tesla and Elon Musk, including a 'Global Day of Action' at over 500 locations, have been linked to organized efforts by advocacy groups, though most actions have remained non-violent.
• Elon Musk and the Trump administration have emphasized the violent aspects of the protests, while critics accuse authorities of conflating peaceful demonstrations with terrorism.