Peaceful Tesla protests have taken place across the country—but some dealerships have also been hit with acts of vandalism, including gunfire and arson, in protests apparently directed at Elon Musk.

Communications received information that an individual had set several vehicles on fire in the parking lot and caused damage to the property,” the department said in an emailed

Protesters against billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump demonstrated outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S. and in some cities in Europe on Saturday in the latest attempt

The protests are being advertised on BlueSky under the tags “Tesla Takeover” and “Tesla Takedown,” similar to demonstrations held last weekend. At least three dozen events are listed on Action Network’s website, with a banner urging people who own Tesla vehicles or stock in the company to divest, sell their vehicle, and “join the picket line.”

The police said the man spray-painted the word “resist” on the doors of a Tesla repair center and then used a firearm and Molotov cocktails to damage five vehicles.

Peaceful Tesla protests have taken place across the country—but some dealerships have also been hit with acts of vandalism, including gunfire and arson, in protests apparently directed at Elon Musk.

The Las Vegas incident follows a string of protests and violence at Tesla facilities nationwide over Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency ...

Kim was charged with 15 counts ranging from destruction of property, suspicion of arson, and possessing a fire device.

Organizers say the purpose of the rally is to demand accountability and transparency regarding the alleged influence of Tesla CEO Elon Musk on U.S. government affairs.

The FBI has launched a task force to "crack down on violent Tesla attacks" which the President has deemed to be "domestic terrorism."