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The FBI is telling the public to "exercise vigilance" near Tesla dealerships and vehicles after multiple reports of recent targeted attacks.
According to the FBI, there have been Tesla vehicles and dealerships targeted with arson, gunfire and vandalism in at least 9 states since January. There have also been attacks at Tesla storage lots and charging stations.
Some of the vandalism includes graffiti from the perpetrators that accuses Tesla CEO and DOGE leader Elon Musk of supporting racism and being a fascist. Multiple people have been caught on camera keying other people's Teslas and writing swastikas on them. Some have been taken into custody and charged.
Five Tesla vehicles were set on fire and shot at in Las Vegas at a repair shop earlier this month. Police are investigating the criminal acts as a "targeted attack."
At least two Oregon Tesla dealerships were damaged recently and several Tesla charging stations were set on fire in Massachusetts.
The FBI said it appears the criminal acts against Tesla appear to be from "lone offenders" who typically act at night. Many are calling these attacks domestic terrorism.