Violence and vandalism against Tesla facilities have been on the rise in recent months as left-wing activists protest CEO Elon Musk’s involvement in the Trump administration.
Since January, Tesla dealerships and charging stations across the country have been targeted, with incidents ranging from graffiti and vandalism to arson and gunfire.
The attacks come as Musk, who heads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), faces increasing hostility from leftist activists.
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Protesters have accused him of aligning with President Donald Trump’s efforts to cut government waste. Some activists have even admitted to being financially incentivized to participate in demonstrations.
“I get paid to be out here,” one protester holding an anti-Musk sign admitted. “Definitely. 100 percent.”
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The string of attacks against Tesla has been reported in multiple states, with several high-profile incidents documented by law enforcement.
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Police in northern Colorado arrested 42-year-old Lucy Grace Nelson for allegedly causing between $5,000 and $20,000 in damage to a Tesla dealership beginning on January 29.
Nelson reportedly spray-painted the word “Nazi” under the dealership’s entrance sign and later returned multiple times in February.
Authorities also accused her of throwing Molotov cocktails—homemade firebombs—onto the lot. She was charged with malicious destruction of property and remains in custody.
March 3: Maryland Graffiti Incident
In Rockville, Maryland, anti-Musk graffiti was discovered at a Tesla dealership one day after demonstrators gathered to protest Musk’s role in the Trump administration. The spray-painted message read “No Musk” and included a symbol resembling a swastika.
March 4: Charging Stations Torched in Massachusetts
Authorities in Massachusetts reported that seven Tesla charging stations were intentionally set on fire. The incidents are under investigation, but no suspects have been publicly identified.
March 6: Vandalism in Brookline, Massachusetts
Police in the Boston suburb of Brookline arrested 39-year-old Harrison Grant Randall for allegedly vandalizing multiple Tesla vehicles by placing stickers with Musk’s face on them. Randall reportedly called his actions “free speech.” He faces six counts of defacing property and has a pre-trial hearing scheduled for May.
March 6: Gunfire at Tesla Dealership in Portland, Oregon
Law enforcement in Portland, Oregon, responded to reports of at least seven gunshots fired at a Tesla dealership. The attack damaged three cars and shattered several windows, according to CBS affiliate KOIN. Authorities have not made any arrests in the case.
Many of the targeted attacks appear to be politically motivated, with critics opposing Musk’s leadership at DOGE, an office dedicated to reducing government waste.

Activists claim that Musk’s involvement in Trump’s administration represents an effort to dismantle bureaucratic programs they support.
Meanwhile, questions have been raised about the funding sources behind these demonstrations.
Some reports suggest that left-wing organizations, possibly linked to major Democratic fundraising platforms such as ActBlue, may be financing activists to disrupt Tesla operations.

The attacks on Tesla facilities mark an escalation in leftist demonstrations that have increasingly turned destructive.
While Democrats have historically championed electric vehicles, their stance toward Musk has shifted dramatically since he aligned with Trump and began advocating for government efficiency reforms.
Law enforcement agencies across multiple states are continuing to investigate the incidents, but the growing frequency of attacks has raised concerns about further escalation.
Authorities have not yet identified any organized group behind the violence, but the pattern of attacks suggests a coordinated effort to target Musk and his business.
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