Molotov cocktails, arson and graffiti: Tesla facilities attacked in wake of Elon Musk’s role in the White House
Doodle on Tesla dealer logo. Molotov cocktails were thrown into another dealership. Tesla charging station is on fire. Nationwide, electric vehicle companies’ facilities and vehicles have been subjected to protests and violence against Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration.
When Tesla CEO Musk played a leading role in President Trump’s cost-cutting task force, the Ministry of Administration Efficiency, Musk launched anti-Tesla protests and attacks. Or door. The organization has cutThousands ofWork Since its establishment in January.
People participated in the “Tesla Elimination” protest outside the Tesla dealership in Pasadena, California on March 8, 2025.
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In recent days, many peaceful “Tesla withdrawal” protests have occurred across the United States, but several violent incidents have also occurred to lead to arrests.
Here is all the information about Tesla-related attacks across the country.
Tesla reports of violence and vandalism
January 29 – February 11: Police arrested in northern Colorado Lucy Grace Nelson, the 42-year-old, allegedly caused $5,000 to $20,000 to Tesla dealerships starting January 29, and later returned a few more times in February. According to police, Nelson destroyed the Tesla dealership by spraying “Nazis” under the entrance sign of the dealership and started a low fire by lighting the Molotov cocktail inside the vodka bottle. Nelson was charged with malicious damage to property and was detained.
March 4: Massachusetts police officers Report Seven Tesla charging stations that are intentionally caught fire.
March 6: A 39-year-old man Accused of vandalism Several Tesla cars in the suburbs of Brooklyn in Boston called it “freedom of speech.” Harrison Grant Randall is charged with six counts of defamation of property. According to CBS News Boston, a Randall pre-trial hearing is scheduled for May. It is not clear whether he has asked for help.
March 6: Police in Portland, Oregon said seven shots were fired at a Tesla dealership on Thursday, damaging three cars and broken windows. CBS Member Koin.
March 7: Allegedly damaged by Nelson, North Colorado, at Tesla dealership Reported arson At Loveland Tesla dealership.
March 8: More than 350 protesters gather at the Tesla showroom in Manhattan in New York City as part of the nation’s “Tesla withdrawal” protests. Six arrests were made, five to resist arrests, obstructing government administration and violations of local laws.
BREAKING: HUNDREDS of New Yorkers have swarmed and shut down the Tesla dealer in Manhattan. Six have been arrested after occupying the showroom. Protests are erupting across America to reject Musk's billionaire regime. This is how we beat fascism.
