Several Tesla vehicles were destroyed in Las Vegas after being burnt down in a service center. The attack, marked by the word “resist” sprayed in red, is studied by the FBI as a potential act of terrorism. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, condemned the attack as “terrorism” and criticized the left to promote “violence” and “hatred”.
The Metropolitan Police Service of Las Vegas called the “targeted attack” incident, highlighting the use of a firearm and Molotov cocktails by the attacker. Fortunately, no injury has been reported, but the situation could have intensified if the fire had reached vehicle batteries.
The attack is part of a disturbing trend in the criminal fire against Tesla vehicles, similar incidents that took place in Kansas City and South Carolina.
The attacks coincide with growing criticism of the role of Elon Musk in the Trump administration, in particular its thrust for federal layoffs. This led to a Boycott of Tesla by certain criticisms, with people selling their cars and applying anti-MUSC stickers, such as “I bought this before we know that Elon was crazy”.
Tesla’s financial repercussions were significant, the company undergoing a reduction in sales. Adding more to the company’s misfortunes, a Doxing website called “Dogequest” has disclosed personal information about Tesla owners, requiring proof of sale of vehicle for the withdrawal of details.
Despite the controversies, Musk found the support of former President Donald Trump, who recently bought a Tesla as a gesture of solidarity. Trump praised Musk as a “big patriot” in the middle of the counterpoup.
While Tesla vehicles have become more and more targets of vandalism, Musk insists that the company has done nothing to deserve such “bad attacks”. He publicly deplored violence, noting: “This level of violence is crazy and deeply bad”.
While the FBI continues its investigation, the incidents underline the increased tensions surrounding Musk’s political participation and its impact on Tesla and its stakeholders.
