A fire destroyed at least 17 Teslas at a Roman dealership on Monday, with investigations underway to determine the cause, including the possibility of arson. This incident follows recent acts of vandalism against Tesla vehicles in Italy, featuring anti-Musk and anti-Trump graffiti, and another dealership fire a week prior. These events coincide with similar incidents reported in other countries, including France and the U.S., where protests against Elon Musk have also occurred. The motivations behind these acts remain under investigation, though political and environmental factors are suspected.
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Following a series of Tesla vehicle vandalizations in D.C., police are investigating the incidents as potential hate crimes, offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of two suspects. The investigation classifies messages found on the vehicles, such as pro-Musk slogans and anti-government sentiments, as hate speech. This classification has been defended by a police spokesperson despite the seemingly lighthearted nature of some messages, reported by Politico. The Mayor’s office has stated it was uninvolved in the decision to investigate as a hate crime.
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Despite claims by former President Trump of coordinated attacks, law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and ATF, have found no evidence of a coordinated effort behind the vandalism of Tesla properties. While individual incidents of arson, gunfire, and vandalism are being investigated across multiple states, these are currently being treated as isolated cases by authorities. Although groups like “Tesla Takedown” have organized protests, they have disavowed violence. The attacks, fueled by growing public negativity towards Elon Musk, are being investigated on a case-by-case basis.
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Following vandalism targeting Tesla, former President Trump threatened 20-year prison sentences in El Salvador for perpetrators, a threat legal experts deem unconstitutional and unlawful. This follows Trump’s recent deportation of alleged gang members to El Salvador and his support of Elon Musk’s Tesla amidst public backlash. Critics like Sherrilyn Ifill warn of the potential for this to become a precedent for sending U.S. citizens to foreign prisons. The legality of such actions is highly questionable, violating both U.S. law and the Constitution, according to legal experts.
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Approximately 80 Teslas were vandalized at a Canadian dealership, suffering scratches, punctures, and other damage, prompting a police investigation and public appeal for information. This follows a string of similar attacks in the U.S., resulting in federal charges against three individuals accused of using Molotov cocktails to damage Tesla vehicles and charging stations in Colorado, Oregon, and South Carolina. These attacks, described as potentially constituting domestic terrorism by the Attorney General, involved firearms in some instances and resulted in significant vehicle damage. The three accused face minimum five-year prison sentences, while Tesla has enhanced security measures in response.
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Recent widespread vandalism targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles has prompted Elon Musk to publicly denounce the attacks, attributing them to the political left and suggesting a potential link to DOGE’s anti-fraud efforts within the government. Musk characterized Tesla as a peaceful company and himself as a victim of a coordinated campaign fueled by those who profit from government corruption. Law enforcement agencies, including the Justice Department, are actively investigating these incidents, which have involved arson, gunfire, and other forms of property damage, even labeling some actions as domestic terrorism. The protests, originating on a rival social media platform, have encouraged Tesla owners to divest themselves of their vehicles and stock.
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Last Generation Canada, a climate activist group, claimed responsibility for vandalizing a Montreal Tesla dealership, citing Elon Musk’s perceived harm to democracies and climate denial. This incident follows a rise in anti-Tesla vandalism globally, linked to Musk’s role advising President Trump and resulting trade tensions. The protests also stem from Musk’s influence on government spending and policies. Concerns over safety led to Tesla’s removal from the Vancouver Auto Show.
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Early Tuesday, a suspect launched a targeted attack on a Las Vegas Tesla facility, using Molotov cocktails and a firearm to damage at least five vehicles, two of which were engulfed in flames. The suspect, wearing all black, spray-painted “RESIST” on the building. Authorities believe the attack was isolated and are increasing police presence at Tesla locations. This incident follows similar acts of vandalism against Tesla property in other states, prompting investigations by the FBI and ATF.
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