Tesla Owners Face Backlash as Protests and Vandalism Target Elon Musk’s Leadership

Tesla drivers and dealerships are increasingly targeted over Musk’s ties to Trump administration and controversial actions.

Tesla vehicles and dealerships across North America have been subjected to vandalism, including graffiti, arson, and gunfire, as public anger toward Elon Musk grows.
Musk’s role in the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and his far-right affiliations have sparked widespread criticism and boycotts of Tesla products.
Tesla owners report facing hostility, including ride cancellations and property damage, despite many distancing themselves from Musk’s political views.
Protests, branded as 'Tesla Takedown,' have been organized in cities across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, urging consumers to avoid Tesla products to reduce Musk’s influence.
Authorities are investigating several incidents of Tesla dealership vandalism, but no firm links to organized protests have been established.