Tesla Vandalism Classified as Domestic Terrorism as Attacks Spread to Europe

U.S. and European authorities respond to escalating violence targeting Tesla vehicles and dealerships, with three arrests and severe penalties anticipated.

The U.S. Department of Justice and FBI have classified attacks on Tesla vehicles and dealerships as domestic terrorism, with perpetrators facing potential 5 to 20-year prison sentences.
Three individuals have been arrested in connection with arson and vandalism incidents targeting Tesla in Colorado, Oregon, and South Carolina, according to Justice Department officials.
Tesla owners express growing safety concerns following the online leak of personal data, including names and addresses, which reportedly encouraged acts of vandalism.
European cities such as Berlin, Dresden, and Toulouse have also reported arson targeting Tesla vehicles, marking the spread of violence beyond the United States.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump have publicly responded to the attacks, with Musk blaming Democrats and Trump condemning the perpetrators as terrorists, further intensifying political polarization.