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Tesla Property Attacks Declared Domestic Terrorism as DOJ Files Charges

Three individuals face arson and vandalism charges while federal authorities intensify investigations into escalating violence targeting Tesla facilities.

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President Donald Trump speaks at an education event and executive order signing in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, March 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk (R) speak to each other.
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Overview

  • The Department of Justice has charged three individuals with arson and vandalism against Tesla properties, involving Molotov cocktails and graffiti.
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi labeled the attacks as 'domestic terrorism' and warned of severe legal consequences, with sentences up to 20 years possible.
  • President Trump reiterated his administration's commitment to prosecuting perpetrators, emphasizing the use of advanced tools to identify suspects.
  • The FBI is investigating additional incidents, including a recent arson at a Tesla Collision Center in Las Vegas, where vehicles were set ablaze and shot at.
  • Elon Musk suggested some attacks may be organized and funded by left-wing groups, while political narratives around the incidents remain sharply divided.