Wave of attacks on Tesla dealerships, Musk calls it 'domestic terrorism'

Incidents targeting Tesla properties are on the rise both in the US and internationally. While no injuries have been reported, Tesla showrooms, vehicle lots, charging stations, and privately owned cars have been vandalized. (Image credits: AP)

In Las Vegas, several Tesla vehicles were set on fire outside a service center, where “resist” was spray-painted in red on the front doors. Authorities reported that Molotov cocktails were thrown, and multiple gunshots were fired at the cars. (Image credits: AP)

“This level of violence is insane and deeply wrong,” Elon Musk wrote on X, sharing footage of the burning vehicles. “Tesla just makes electric cars and has done nothing to deserve these evil attacks.” (Image credits: AP)

Attacks have increased since President Donald Trump appointed Musk to lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), responsible for cutting federal spending. Experts in domestic extremism say it’s too early to determine if this will become a long-term trend. (Image credits: AP)

Authorities in Massachusetts confirmed that a Tesla charging station was "intentionally set" on fire in early March. In Colorado, police arrested a woman last month for attacking a Tesla dealership using incendiary devices. (Image credits: AP)

The White House has expressed firm support for Musk, a high-profile member of Trump’s administration and a major donor to Trump-aligned political groups. He condemned the attacks as “domestic terror,” warning that those responsible are “going to go through hell.” (Image credits: AP)

US attorney general Pam Bondi equated the Tesla-related attacks to acts of terrorism and vowed to impose strict penalties on those involved. (Image credits: AP)