A radical legal group tied to the Antifa movement has partnered with anti-Tesla activists protesting CEO Elon Musk’s political alliances, particularly his ties to former President Donald Trump. The Civil Liberties Defense Center (CLDC), based in Oregon, has been providing online training and legal support to demonstrators engaged in what they’ve dubbed the “Tesla Takedown.”
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has labeled the recent surge in attacks on Tesla vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations as "wide-scale domestic terrorism" and is urging authorities to pursue those orchestrating these violent acts.
New York State Senator Patricia Fahy, a Democrat, has introduced legislation that would effectively ban Tesla dealerships in the state by preventing them from renewing their sales licenses after January 1, 2025.
The FBI has formed a task force to investigate a wave of attacks targeting Tesla vehicles and dealerships, with FBI Director Kash Patel calling these actions “domestic terrorism.”
Austin Police discovered incendiary devices at a local Tesla dealership on Monday morning, marking the latest in a series of violent attacks targeting Tesla properties, charging stations, and vehicles. Some incidents have involved arson, raising concerns over coordinated efforts against the Elon Musk-owned company.
A 27-year-old woman accused of vandalizing a Tesla service center has been ordered to stay away from all Tesla properties as part of her pre-trial release conditions, a judge ruled.
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel took aim at Elon Musk in his March 19 monologue, mocking the billionaire’s concerns over increasing Tesla vandalism. Kimmel’s remarks, which some critics interpreted as justifying attacks on Tesla vehicles, quickly drew backlash from conservatives and Musk supporters. Facing criticism, Kimmel attempted to walk back his comments in a follow-up monologue the next night.
