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Increase in Violent Incidents Against Tesla Properties Sparks Arrest in Las Vegas

A Las Vegas man has been arrested for arson after vandalizing a Tesla center, amid a nationwide trend of attacks on Tesla properties.

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  1. Man accused of setting fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas arrested, police say

    There has been a clear uptick of violent attacks on property carrying the Tesla logo across the U.S. and overseas since President Donald Trump took office and empowered Musk to oversee a new Department of Government Efficiency that has slashed government spending.

    Man accused of setting fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas arrested, police say

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  2. Man charged in Molotov cocktail attack on Teslas in Las Vegas

    The incident was one of the highest-profile acts of vandalism in a series of attacks on Tesla locations around the country related to company CEO Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration heading DOGE, the effort to slash federal spending and employee headcount.

    Man charged in Molotov cocktail attack on Teslas in Las Vegas

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  3. Security video shows man ramming ATV into Tesla vehicle; police say he damaged two others and scratched 'Elon' into them

    Tesla has been the target of protests from the far left after the company's owner, Elon Musk, announced his support for President Donald Trump and then joined the administration to advise the Department of Government Efficiency.

    Security video shows man ramming ATV into Tesla vehicle; police say he damaged two others and scratched 'Elon' into them

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  4. Man accused of setting fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas arrested, police say

    There has been a clear uptick of violent attacks on property carrying the Tesla logo across the U.S. and overseas since President Donald Trump took office and empowered Musk to oversee a new Department of Government Efficiency that has slashed government spending.

    Man accused of setting fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas arrested, police say

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  5. Texas Man Charged With Slamming 4-Wheeler Into Tesla In Anti-Musk Rampage

    The Texarkana Texas Police Department obtained footage recorded by the Tesla on Tuesday of a man, allegedly Cox, driving a 4-wheeler into the parked vehicle from across a parking lot, lurching him forward in his seat.

    Texas Man Charged With Slamming 4-Wheeler Into Tesla In Anti-Musk Rampage

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Updated: Mar 27th, 2025, 10:36 PM ET

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Paul Hyon Kim, 36, has been arrested for a March 18 arson attack on a Tesla center in Las Vegas, where he allegedly used Molotov cocktails and painted 'resist' on-site. This incident forms part of a disturbing trend of targeted violence against Tesla properties, reflecting mounting anti-Musk sentiment amid political tensions. The FBI has classified these acts as domestic terrorism, prompting increased security measures and investigations into broader motives. Similar incidents have also occurred in states like Colorado and South Carolina, with authorities actively pursuing multiple cases of vandalism and arson associated with Tesla.

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  • The increasing attacks on Tesla vehicles and facilities are concerning, with various incidents being labeled as targeted attacks or acts of vandalism.

  • Authorities are viewing the recent destruction of Tesla vehicles and properties as a possible form of domestic terrorism, leading to investigations and charges by law enforcement and the FBI.

  • Tesla vehicles have unique security features, like Sentry Mode, that can capture incidents of vandalism and assist in law enforcement investigations.

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