Bondi labels Tesla vandalism ‘domestic terrorism’

Attorney General Pam Bondi labeled the recent vandalism targeting Tesla dealerships and cars as “domestic terrorism” and added the Department of Justice (DOJ) has already charged “several” alleged perpetrators. Some could face up to five years in prison.

“The swarm of violent attacks on Tesla property is nothing short of domestic terrorism. The Department of Justice has already charged several perpetrators with that in mind, including in cases that involve charges with five-year mandatory minimum sentences,” Bondi said in a statement that was released on Tuesday.

“We will continue investigations that impose severe consequences on those involved in these attacks, including those operating behind the scenes to coordinate and fund these crimes,” the attorney general said.

Protestors in several states across the country have targeted Tesla’s dealerships, showrooms, charging stations and vehicles. No injuries have been reported.

Canadians in multiple cities have participated in the “Tesla Takedown” protests to rebuke Musk, the tech entrepreneur who heads six major companies.

The protests, in the U.S., Canada and other countries around the world, have surfaced since President Trump took office in January and directed Musk to oversee the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an advisory board that has infiltrated various federal government agencies and departments in the name of cutting spending, rooting out waste and abuse.