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French Tesla Headquarters Vandalized by Climate Activists Protesting Elon Musk

Activists targeted the Tesla office in Saint-Ouen, citing Musk's alleged fascist gestures and political affiliations as reasons for their actions.

  • The French headquarters of Tesla in Saint-Ouen was vandalized early Tuesday morning by members of the climate activist group Action Justice Climat (AJC).
  • Protesters used brown paint to deface the building, symbolizing opposition to fascism, and displayed banners accusing Elon Musk of promoting extreme-right ideologies.
  • The action was a response to Musk's controversial gesture during Donald Trump's January 20 inauguration, which some interpreted as a Nazi salute.
  • AJC criticized the French government for inviting Musk to the Global AI Summit in Paris, though Musk only attended virtually.
  • Tesla France confirmed the vandalism had been cleaned up and stated they are cooperating with authorities to investigate the incident.
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