Musk Sounds Off Over Death Threats and Tesla Attacks

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Elon Musk faces death threats and Tesla dealerships across the nation are under attack amid his controversial efforts to slash government spending by trillions.

Key Takeaways

  • FBI is investigating multiple attacks on Tesla properties, including a Las Vegas incident involving Molotov cocktails that officials say has “hallmarks of terrorism.”
  • Elon Musk attributes the violence to “leftist hatred” sparked by his work with President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency to cut $2 trillion in spending.
  • Tesla dealerships in Las Vegas, Kansas City, and San Diego have been targeted with arson, gunfire, and antisemitic vandalism.
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi has labeled the attacks as “domestic terrorism” while Musk claims he is receiving death threats.
  • Musk suggests “larger forces” may be funding and coordinating the nationwide attacks against Tesla.

Wave of Attacks Against Tesla Properties

A troubling pattern of violence against Tesla properties has emerged across the United States. In Las Vegas, a suspect wearing all black attacked a Tesla Collision Center using Molotov cocktails and a firearm, damaging five vehicles and setting two ablaze. The FBI is actively investigating the incident, which occurred around 2:45 a.m. PDT. Fortunately, firefighters contained the flames before they reached the vehicles’ battery compartments, preventing a potentially more dangerous situation. Law enforcement officials have indicated they are investigating the possibility of multiple suspects involved in the attack.

The Las Vegas incident isn’t isolated. Federal authorities are simultaneously investigating a separate attack in Kansas City where two Tesla Cybertrucks were damaged by fire. In San Diego, vandals defaced a Tesla dealership with antisemitic symbols and profanity spray-painted on both the building and a vehicle. These coordinated attacks have drawn sharp condemnation from officials at the highest levels of government.

Official Response to “Hallmarks of Terrorism”

FBI Las Vegas Special Agent in Charge Spencer Evans has taken a firm stance on the recent attack, stating it “certainly has some of the hallmarks” of terrorism, though he cautioned it’s too early in the investigation to make definitive classifications. Evans delivered a stern warning to perpetrators: “Violent acts like this are unacceptable regardless of where they occur. And specifically, to those who might think that something like this is justifiable or potentially even admirable, we want to let you know that it’s a federal crime. We will come after you, we will find you and prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.”

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo described the attack as “despicable” and promised prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. Attorney General Pam Bondi has explicitly labeled the violence as “domestic terrorism.” Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk condemned the Las Vegas attack as “insane and deeply wrong,” later expressing shock at the nationwide pattern of violence targeting his companies and property.

Musk Links Attacks to Government Efficiency Efforts

Elon Musk has directly connected the attacks to his work with President Trump’s administration, specifically his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk claims his efforts to cut $2 trillion in government spending and reduce waste and fraud have triggered violent backlash. “It turns out when you take away people’s, you know, the money that they’re receiving fraudulently, they get very upset. And they basically want to kill me because I’m stopping their fraud and they want to hurt Tesla,” Musk stated.

The billionaire entrepreneur has raised concerns about more sinister elements potentially coordinating the attacks, questioning, “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?” Musk has also criticized a website called Dogequest for allegedly publishing Tesla owners’ personal information, calling it “extreme domestic terrorism.” Despite these challenges, Musk continues his work with the Trump administration, which has shown strong support for Tesla, even showcasing the company’s vehicles at the White House.

Death Threats Amid Government Efficiency Push

As the attacks on Tesla properties escalate, Musk has publicly stated he is receiving death threats related to his government efficiency work. “I mean, who’s funding and who’s coordinating it? Because this is crazy. I’ve never seen anything like this. Tesla is a peaceful company, we’ve never done anything harmful. I’ve never done anything harmful, I’ve only done productive things, so I think we just have a deranged [situation],” Musk explained in recent statements to the press.

Despite the violent backlash and personal threats, Musk has maintained focus on his other ventures as well. He recently celebrated the safe return of NASA astronauts via a SpaceX capsule, highlighting human achievement and expressing optimism for the future. Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the series of attacks, stressing that while they believe the Las Vegas incident is isolated, they are taking all threats seriously as the pattern of targeting Tesla properties continues to unfold across the country.

Sources:

  1. Tesla attack in Las Vegas ‘certainly has some of the hallmarks’ of terrorism, FBI official says
  2. Elon Musk shocked over nationwide Tesla vandalism as DOGE uncovers government waste: ‘Some kind of mental illness’
  3. Musk says ‘some kind of mental illness’ behind death threats, Tesla vandalism

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