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FBI Investigates Tesla Attacks as Domestic Terrorism Escalates

Violent incidents targeting Tesla vehicles and facilities have intensified, with federal authorities making arrests and promising severe penalties.

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A Tesla Cybertruck is displayed at a Tesla dealership on December 20, 2024 in Corte Madera, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • A series of politically motivated attacks involving arson, gunfire, and vandalism have targeted Tesla vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations in the U.S. and abroad.
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi has labeled these acts as domestic terrorism, with the Department of Justice charging multiple individuals under federal statutes.
  • The FBI and federal agencies are actively investigating incidents, including a recent attack in Las Vegas involving Molotov cocktails and firearms, which left several Tesla vehicles destroyed.
  • Tesla owners, feeling increasingly vulnerable, are taking measures like activating vehicle security systems and using stickers to distance themselves from Elon Musk's political affiliations.
  • The attacks coincide with declining Tesla sales and stock value, as Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency under the Trump administration fuels backlash.