Tesla, the electric vehicle carmaker led by Elon Musk, has become the target of an unprecedented wave of vandalism and destruction, allegedly carried out by radicalized Democratic activists. The surge in attacks comes as Musk plays a central role in federal cost-cutting measures under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Radicalized Americans have been captured on video as they have vandalized the cars, and recently one man was recorded as he smeared his own fecal matter on a Tesla.
While Tesla was once the darling of the Left, since its CEO became a supporter of President Trump, the Democrats have turned on Musk and his electric cars with a vengeance.
From Tesla showrooms to electric vehicle charging stations, vandals have defaced, damaged, or outright destroyed property carrying the Tesla logo. Some attackers have slammed items like luggage into the cars, scratched and keyed the vehicles, while others have covered charging stations with Nazi graffiti. In Las Vegas, several vehicles were set on fire with homemade Molotov cocktail bombs.
Although no injuries have been reported, the widespread nature of these attacks has drawn federal attention.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi declared the acts of vandalism against Tesla to be “domestic terrorism.”
The Justice Department has already charged multiple suspects and is pursuing additional cases.
“The swarm of violent attacks on Tesla property is nothing short of domestic terrorism,” Bondi said. “The Department of Justice has already charged several perpetrators with that in mind, including in cases that involve charges with five-year mandatory minimum sentences.”
Bondi also suggested that organizers behind the scenes may be fueling the attacks. “We will continue investigations that impose severe consequences on those involved in these attacks, including those operating behind the scenes to coordinate and fund these crimes,” she said.
The attacks appear to be supported by the Democratic Party, whose leaders such as Rep. Hakeem Jeffries said they would take their opposition to Trump to a street fight.
“Our teams are actively working on the Tesla incidents and the swatting incidents, along with our other responsibilities to keep the Homeland safe,” said Dan Bongino, deputy director of the FBI.
The group “Indivisible,” which has been active in Anchorage, is linked to the war on Tesla. Billionaire George Soros foundation has given Indivisible nearly $8 million dollars to work with in its latest “Tesla takedown” protest activity, scheduled for March 24 in various parts of the country.
The vandalism against Tesla started in January, notably when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded and burned at the entrance to Trump Tower in Las Vegas on New Years Day.
President Trump has expressed strong support for Musk amid the wave of vandalism. In a show of solidarity, Trump recently invited a convoy of Tesla vehicles to the White House for a personal shopping event, even allowing reporters to witness the event. Reporters gave it negative coverage, however.
As the head of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency, Musk spearheads the efforts to trim federal agencies. His cost-cutting measures have already led to the virtual shutdown of the U.S. Agency for International Development, and he has taken steps to reduce the size of the U.S. Department of Education and other agencies that skim dollars from taxpayer.
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski has condemned DOGE but in her remarks to the Alaska Legislature this week, she did not condemn the domestic terrorists attacking people in their homes, destroying their cars, and spraying swastikas on buildings. She only focused her ire on Trump.
Murkowski did, however, mention to reporters that she expects Musk to support an opponent in her next reelection, which would be in 2028.
