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FBI Intensifies Tesla Attack Investigations as Violence Escalates Globally

Federal authorities are pursuing over 80 incidents of arson, vandalism, and other attacks on Tesla properties, driven by political opposition to Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration.

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A rock came through the windshield of a Tesla in Vancouver on March 30, striking the pregnant female passenger.
Damaged Tesla Inc. electric vehicles after a fire at a company's dealership in Rome, Italy, on Monday, March 31, 2025. Italian police are probing the cause of a fire at a Tesla Inc. electric-vehicle dealership in Rome that left 17 cars damaged. Photographer: Alessia Pierdomenico/Bloomberg

Overview

  • The FBI and DHS are investigating a surge of over 80 attacks on Tesla properties in the U.S. and abroad, including arson, vandalism, and shootings.
  • Attorney General Pamela Bondi has labeled the incidents as domestic terrorism, with suspects facing severe penalties, including up to 20 years in prison.
  • Recent incidents include incendiary devices found in Austin, Texas, and arson targeting a Tesla dealership in Rome, Italy.
  • Elon Musk's leadership role in the Trump administration has made Tesla a symbolic target, fueling protests and violent actions by ideological opponents.
  • Tesla's financial and reputational challenges are mounting, with its stock down nearly 50% year-to-date and ongoing safety concerns over electric vehicle fires.