Tesla has become a lightning rod for violent attacks and vandalism in the months since CEO Elon Musk joined the Trump administration.

Organizers who are part of a campaign called the “ Tesla Takedown ” said they are hoping to spur people into non-violent action against Musk to voice their discontent with Musk’s actions as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency. In his role, Musk has led an aggressive campaign to dismantle parts of the federal government.

Organizers who are part of a campaign called the “ Tesla Takedown ” said they are hoping to spur people into non-violent action against Musk to voice their discontent with Musk’s actions as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency. In his role, Musk has led an aggressive campaign to dismantle parts of the federal government.

Elon Musk says the surge in Tesla vandalism stems from Democratic opposition to his role at DOGE and their "propaganda" against him and President Trump.

They're firebombing Tesla dealerships. They're shooting guns into stores. They're threatening people. They're, you know, they're issuing death threats against me and other Tesla personnel. What are they doing this for?

Billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk has drawn the ire of Democrats due to his role in the Trump administration‘s efforts to cut waste in the federal government, with some New York lawmakers targeting his company with a new piece of legislation.