Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly said Tesla violence should be prosecuted but declined to use the term "domestic terrorism" to describe the attacks on dealerships.

The protests were part of a global day of action at more than 500 Tesla dealers all over the world, targeting billionaire Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration's sweeping cuts to the federal government workforce.

The White House has not disclosed any clear timeline for closing down DOGE, and the government cost-cutting organization was never supposed to become a permanent fixture in Washington.

The number of used Teslas in the American market rose by 33% in 2025, according to current data, reports Business Insider. Experts attribute this situation to the political activities of Elon Musk, the owner of Tesla.