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.