Attacks on Tesla: Elon Musk warns of heavy retribution!

Attacks on Tesla: Elon Musk warns of heavy retribution!

attacks on Tesla vehicles and sales outlets are currently increasing strongly in both the USA and internationally. According to reports, several Tesla vehicles have already been set on fire, shots on car dealerships were fired and Molotow cocktails were used. These incidents occur not only in the United States, but also in Canada, Mexico and in parts of Europe. The perpetrators target their attacks on public Tesla locations, including sales rooms, parking spaces and charging stations, as well as on private cars with the Tesla emblem. According to OE24 Government (Doge), which was launched by President Donald Trump.

The authority has deleted budgets and funding, which triggers displeasure, especially in socially weaker regions. Tesla itself is increasingly perceived as a symbol of Musk's influence and power and accordingly the aim of protests. The actions of the so-called "Tesla Takedown" movement, which took place on March 29, 2025 in the USA and in some European cities, were closely linked to these protests. Demonstrators not only criticized Musk's role in Doge, but also his decisions to reduce government spending by concluding sensitive data and authorities, which has a negative impact on Tesla's sales. The demonstrations sustained across all 277 Tesla locations in the United States and included number of participants from a few dozen to several hundred, with striking slogans such as "Honk if you hate elon".

criticism and violence

The protests were organized by disappointed Tesla owners, celebrities and a democratic MP. Some of these protests also led to property damage. The US Justice Minister condemned these acts of violence as domestic terrorism. Musk reacted to the attacks on his social media profiles and asked the vandals not to "act" psycho and threatened legal consequences for the donors of the attacks. On AP News said that the Musk is said that the responsible for the attack will be made.

In a number of cities, vandalism was observed: in Colorado a woman was charged with the use of Molotow cocktails against car dealerships, while in South Carolina a man was arrested who is said to have set fire to Tesla. There were also violent incidents in Oregon and Seattle, including shots on a Tesla showroom and arson in cybertrucks. The last incident in Las Vegas, in which vehicles burned in front of a Tesla service center and the word "resist" was sprayed to the front door, shows the extent of the escalating tensions.

a split audience

Some Tesla owners, including a US senator, have already explained that they want to sell their vehicles. The Vancouver Auto Show also unloaded Tesla due to security concerns. The various attacks on the brand were called "domestic terrorism" by Trump, and he threatened with retaliation. Justice Minister Pam Bondi has initiated investigations into the financing sources of the attacks. Musk himself was surprised by the aggression and claimed that some of the attacks were organized and financed by "organizations of the left wing". ZDF reports that the group calls for peaceful protests and convicts violence.

Despite the tense situation, Musk remains optimistic about Tesla's future and predicts that Model Y will be the best -selling car in the world. After the election of Trump, Tesla's share price rose by 70%, but has largely lost the profits achieved due to the protests and concerns about declining sales figures. The public perception of Musk varies greatly, and while some humorous stickers use to distance themselves from him, the question of the future of Tesla and his leadership remains open.