A recent wave of vandalism against Tesla vehicles has swept across the country. Grown adults are scratching cars, setting fires, and even shooting at Tesla dealerships. These attacks aren’t random. They’re fueled by anger over Elon Musk’s work in the Trump administration. Critics say Musk’s politics are so offensive that destroying property is justified. But is this really how adults should behave?
In San Jose, a man was caught on camera keying a white Tesla in a Costco parking lot. The car’s security system filmed him wearing a jacket with “USA” on it. Police arrested him for felony vandalism. The city’s mayor called the act “senseless,” saying people shouldn’t blame Tesla owners for Musk’s decisions. After all, Musk works in Washington, not your local grocery store parking lot.
This isn’t just about one scratched car. Over a dozen attacks have hit Tesla properties this year. In Las Vegas, someone used Molotov cocktails to burn five Teslas. In Massachusetts, charging stations were set on fire. Shooters targeted dealerships in Oregon and Colorado. These aren’t peaceful protests. They’re violent crimes pretending to be political statements.
The Biden administration calls these attacks “domestic terrorism.” Three suspects already face federal charges. They could get up to 20 years in prison. Attorney General Pam Bondi warned that breaking the law won’t be tolerated, no matter how much you dislike Musk. Yet the vandals keep coming, acting like throwing a tantrum will change anything.
Why Tesla? Musk leads a team cutting government waste under President Trump. His critics say this makes him a target. But keying a car or burning a dealership won’t shrink the federal budget. It just shows how unhinged some people have become. Imagine thinking spray-painting “RESIST” on a building counts as deep political thought.
Some Tesla owners feel caught in the crossfire. One driver added a bumper sticker: “I bought this before Elon went crazy.” Others are turning on security cameras to protect their cars. It’s sad that hardworking people have to guard their property against their own neighbors. Since when did buying an electric vehicle become a political crime?
Conservatives see this as a breakdown of law and order. Peaceful debate has been replaced with childish destruction. If you hate Musk’s policies, vote him out. Don’t take it out on someone’s car. America used to respect private property. Now, some think their feelings give them the right to destroy whatever they dislike.
The lesson here is clear. Violent protests only hurt innocent people. They don’t change minds or fix problems. Elon Musk isn’t losing sleep over a scratched Tesla. But the vandals might lose their freedom once the FBI knocks on their door. Grow up. Channel that energy into something useful—like maybe just not buying a Tesla next time.
