Tesla Dealerships Targeted by Vandalism and Gunfire Following Elon Musk's Role in Trump Administration

Multiple attacks on Tesla locations have been reported, including shootings, arson, and vandalism, as backlash grows over Musk's government position and policies.

A Tesla dealership in Tigard, Oregon, was struck by gunfire early Thursday, marking the second shooting at the location in a week.
Authorities report extensive damage to vehicles and showroom windows, with no injuries in either incident, and investigations are ongoing with federal support.
Tesla locations across the U.S. have become targets of vandalism, including spray-painted swastikas and profanity, as well as arson incidents in Seattle involving Cybertrucks.
The backlash is tied to Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration, where he heads the Department of Government Efficiency, which has been pushing to reduce the size of the federal government.
Tesla sales have reportedly declined by 35% in the months following Trump's election, with protests against Musk's political affiliation spreading internationally to countries like Australia and New Zealand.

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