• At least five Tesla vehicles were damaged in Las Vegas in a targeted arson attack, marking a troubling surge in protests against the company.
• Elon Musk condemned the recent violence, labeling it "terrorism" and suggesting there are larger forces behind the escalating protests.
• The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is now leading the investigation into the Las Vegas incident which involved Molotov cocktails and gunfire.

In a disturbing trend for Tesla, multiple incidents of vandalism and arson have occurred across the United States, culminating in a significant attack in Las Vegas early Tuesday. Authorities reported that at least five Tesla vehicles were damaged when an assailant, dressed in black, threw Molotov cocktails and fired a weapon at a Tesla Collision Center. The individual also spray-painted the word "RESIST" on the storefront, according to the CBS News. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police have stated that the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force has been brought in to handle the investigation.

This incident is the latest in a series of attacks that include similar acts in Oregon and elsewhere, where protesters have vented their frustration over CEO Elon Musk's decision-making, including significant job cuts and the approach of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Several Molotov cocktails have reportedly been thrown at Tesla dealerships and vehicle lots, with graffiti declaring "Nazi cars" found on property associated with the brand. In Kansas City, two Tesla Cybertrucks were damaged recently as part of suspected arson, as detailed by The Hill.

Elon Musk, facing a public relations crisis amidst plummeting stock prices, responded to the Las Vegas incident via social media, condemning the violence and implying that there are larger, coordinated efforts behind the protests. “This level of violence is insane and deeply wrong,” Musk stated, further asserting that Tesla is merely a car manufacturer that has done nothing to deserve such attacks, as reported by Independent.

Former President Donald Trump has weighed in, declaring that those vandalizing Tesla properties should be treated as "domestic terrorists." In a public display at the White House, Trump remarked, “Those people are going to go through a big problem when we catch them,” underscoring a growing political dimension to the unrest around Tesla.

This wave of protests has prompted law enforcement to increase security around Tesla facilities as they investigate these acts of vandalism, which they stress are federal crimes. Despite the turmoil, some segments of the protests appear to be organized grassroots efforts, urging consumers to divest from Tesla and support alternative energy movements.

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