Elon Musk’s life may be in danger as leftist violence against Tesla escalates across the nation. The billionaire entrepreneur and DOGE czar complains of coordinated attacks that have included fire-bombings, gunfire, and vandalism targeting Tesla facilities.
At a glance:
- FBI investigating attacks on Tesla facilities as potential acts of terrorism
- Suspect used Molotov cocktails to set Tesla vehicles on fire in Las Vegas
- Musk blames “hatred and violence from the left” in response to his government waste-cutting efforts
- Attorney General Pam Bondi has labeled the attacks “domestic terrorism”
- Musk claims to be receiving death threats over his work with President Trump
Tesla Under Attack
The FBI has launched an investigation into what appears to be a coordinated series of attacks against Tesla dealerships and service centers nationwide. A particularly violent incident in Las Vegas saw a suspect in all black using Molotov cocktails to set Tesla vehicles ablaze while also firing shots at the facility.
FBI Las Vegas Special Agent in Charge Spencer Evans confirmed the attack “certainly has some of the hallmarks” of terrorism, though the investigation is in its early stages. The Las Vegas incident caused damage to five vehicles, with two completely engulfed in flames.
Musk immediately condemned the attack as “insane and deeply wrong” on social media, saying he was shocked at the coordinated violence. Similar incidents have been reported in Kansas City, where two Tesla Cybertrucks were damaged by fire, and in San Diego, where a dealership was vandalized with antisemitic symbols.
Left-Wing Violence Escalates
Elon Musk has not minced words about who he believes is behind the wave of attacks targeting his company. “It’s really comes as quite a shock to me that there was this level of, really, hatred and violence from the left,” Musk stated in a recent interview.
“I always thought the left, the Democrats, were supposed to be the party of empathy, the party of caring and yet they’re burning down cars, they’re firebombing dealerships, they’re firing bullets into dealerships, they’re just, you know, smashing up Teslas,” the billionaire entrepreneur continued.
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo called the Las Vegas attack “despicable” and promised full prosecution.
Musk questioned the origins of the coordinated attacks, saying, “I think there are larger forces at work here as well. I mean, I don’t know, who’s funding this and who’s coordinating this?”
Death Threats Over Government Cuts
Attorney General Pam Bondi took a strong stance on the matter, labeling the attacks “domestic terrorism” and pledging federal resources to track down those responsible. Meanwhile, President Trump has shown support for Musk by showcasing Tesla vehicles at the White House and condemning the violence.
Despite the threats and vandalism, Musk remains focused on his mission to save money for US taxpayers.
