Adam Matthew Lansky, a Salem man, has been charged with illegally possessing an unregistered destructive device following two vandalism incidents at a
Gunfire damaged Teslas at a Tigard dealership, prompting police to investigate potential political motives with the FBI and ATF.
The string of violence against Tesla storefronts, charging stations and vehicles exacerbates the company’s woes, analysts said
Protests in the US and worldwide have increased against Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The protests stem from his role in the Trump administration's budget cuts. Demonstrations, sometimes violent, took place at Tesla facilities.
Vandalism to Tesla vehicles and dealerships has been reported to police in various states as the Department of Government Efficiency continues on its mission to cut wasteful spending.
Musk suggested over the weekend, without evidence, that Hoffman and other Democratic donors were responsible for recent protests outside of Tesla dealerships across the globe.