Recently, the news has been focused on Tesla, and the numerous attacks and acts of vandalism in the US. It is everyday news now, about Tesla vehicles being burnt, vandalised, sold off, or about how Tesla stocks are crashing and sales taking a hit in various parts of the world. So let’s take a closer look at what exactly is happening.
Tesla attacks: The why
The CEO of Tesla Motors, Elon Musk, has been playing an important role in the White House, after working with the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. His involvement has led to mass layoffs of federal workers and many contracts being cancelled. This has outraged many, some even claiming that they “bought the Tesla before Musk went crazy”.
Tesla attacks: When and where
Over the last few weeks, there have been a number of attacks on Tesla vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations. One of the most recent incidents was when four Tesla Cybertrucks were burnt in Seattle. The Fire Department has started an investigation into the incident and nobody was hurt.
Another incident took place in Tigard, Oregon, where a number of shots were fired at a Tesla dealership. The security guard was on the scene and was not injured. This follows another attack that took place last week, when shots were fired at a Tesla dealership. According to reports, seven bullets damaged three cars, while also damaging the dealership.
Another incident took place in Dedham, Massachusetts, where three Teslas were damaged, including two Cybertrucks and one Model S. Police reported that all four tyres were damaged. There were six more Teslas vandalised in Lynnwood, Washington, with one Cybertruck graffitied with swastikas, as per police reports. These are just a few amongst many more involved.
Tesla attacks: Trump backs Musk
Newly-elected US President Trump has backed the Tesla CEO throughout these incidents and also showed his support by buying a brand new Tesla Model S. Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tagged the vandalisms as “domestic terrorism” and demanded US Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel to “prioritise a thorough investigation into these matters”.
