Tesla Vandalism Investigated as Domestic Terrorism as FBI Examines Possible Terror Links
Elon Musk condemns attacks and criticizes Jimmy Kimmel's sarcastic remarks, while the Department of Justice pursues charges and investigates potential coordination.
- A series of vandalism incidents targeting Tesla vehicles and dealerships, including firebombing and shootings, has led the Department of Justice to label the acts as domestic terrorism.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi announced charges against several individuals and pledged to investigate potential coordination and funding behind the attacks.
- Elon Musk has publicly condemned the violence, alleging political motivations, though no evidence has confirmed the suspects' affiliations.
- Jimmy Kimmel's monologue mocking Tesla's stock drop and sarcastically addressing the vandalism has drawn criticism from Musk, who called him an 'unfunny jerk.'
- The FBI is examining whether a Tesla-related attack in Las Vegas may have characteristics of terrorism, adding a national security dimension to the case.