Elon Musk Reveals Death Threats Amid Attacks on Tesla

Tesla dealerships are under attack across the nation as Elon Musk faces what he calls “hatred and violence from the left” in response to his government cost-cutting efforts.

Key Insights

FBI is investigating a Las Vegas Tesla dealership attack as potential terrorism after Molotov cocktails damaged five vehicles.
Multiple Tesla facilities have faced coordinated vandalism, arson, and antisemitic graffiti across the country.
Musk attributes the attacks to backlash against his work cutting $2 trillion in government spending through Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency.
FBI officials and Attorney General Pam Bondi have labeled these incidents as “domestic terrorism.”

FBI Investigates Coordinated Attacks on Tesla Dealerships

A series of violent attacks against Tesla facilities has prompted federal investigations, with the FBI examining what appears to be coordinated terrorism targeting the electric vehicle manufacturer. In Las Vegas, a suspect wearing all black threw Molotov cocktails at Tesla vehicles at approximately 2:45 a.m. PDT, damaging five vehicles with two set ablaze. Investigators also discovered an unignited Molotov cocktail and evidence of gunfire at the scene. The FBI has taken the lead in investigating this and similar incidents across multiple states.

FBI Las Vegas Special Agent in Charge Spencer Evans acknowledged the serious nature of these attacks, stating the incident “certainly has some of the hallmarks” of terrorism, though cautioned it was too early to confirm definitively. Evans delivered a stern warning to perpetrators: “Violent acts like this are unacceptable regardless of where they occur. And specifically, to those who might think that something like this is justifiable or potentially even admirable, we want to let you know that it’s a federal crime. We will come after you, we will find you and prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.”

Musk Connects Attacks to Government Efficiency Efforts

Elon Musk has expressed shock at what he perceives as coordinated violence targeting his company. Beyond the Las Vegas incident, federal authorities are investigating a separate attack in Kansas City where two Tesla Cybertrucks were damaged by fire, and a San Diego dealership was vandalized with antisemitic symbols and profanity. Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo condemned the Las Vegas attack as “despicable,” promising prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.

Musk directly links these attacks to his role in President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), claiming the violence stems from his efforts to cut federal spending and reduce government waste. According to Musk, DOGE has already identified $2 trillion in potential spending cuts, which he believes has triggered powerful interests to target him and his companies in retaliation.

🚨 Elon Musk just SLAMMED the Democrats for violently attacking Tesla

"I always thought that Democrats were supposed to be the party of empathy and caring, and yet they are burning down cars, firebombing dealerships…"

"There is some kind of mental illness going on because… pic.twitter.com/rzW84MXVQH

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) March 19, 2025

Allegations of Coordinated Opposition

Musk has raised concerns about larger forces potentially orchestrating these attacks. He specifically cited a website called Dogequest that allegedly published personal information of Tesla owners, calling it “extreme domestic terrorism.” The billionaire entrepreneur has claimed that death threats against him have increased as his government efficiency work has progressed, stating that those benefiting from government waste are responding violently to his efforts.

President Trump has demonstrated support for Musk by showcasing Teslas at the White House and echoing Musk’s characterization of the attacks as domestic terrorism. Despite the series of violent incidents targeting his company, Musk has continued his work with DOGE while also celebrating technological achievements, including the safe return of NASA astronauts via a SpaceX capsule, highlighting his continued commitment to innovation despite the apparent backlash.