President Donald Trump sent warnings late Thursday night to those involved in recent attacks on Tesla vehicles, dealers and factories around the country since CEO Elon Musk became part of the Trump administration.
“People who are blocking Teslas are very likely to go to prison for up to 20 years, including funders,” the president wrote about the true society. “We're looking for you!!!”
Musk has taken a lot of heat to lead Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Trump, and his intimacy with the president has made Tesla's vehicles and property the target of dozens of protests and vandalism, and even several shootings.
Tesla vehicles, 10 locations where dealers were attacked this year
President Trump said anyone committing or funding attacks on Tesla property nationwide would likely be in jail for up to 20 years after AG Bondi announced federal accusations against three suspects of “domestic terrorism.” (Get McNamee/Getty Images)
Trump's warning comes after Attorney General Pam Bondy issued federal charges Thursday against three people who attacked Tesla facilities in South Carolina, Oregon and Colorado separately. Bondi described their actions as “domestic terrorism.”
“The days of committing crimes without consequences are over,” Bondy said. “Let's make this a warning. If you join this wave of domestic terrorism against Tesla's property, the Department of Justice will put you behind the bar.”
All three suspects face a minimum of five years and a maximum of 20 years in prison if convicted.
The protests are rising outside of Tesla's property in opposition to the work Tesla CEO Elon Musk is doing under President Trump as head of the government's Department of Efficiency. (Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/Lightrocket via Getty Images)
Tesla arsonist hits federal accusations of “domestic terrorism” acts: AG
“They are targeting Elon Musk, who is trying to save our country, but that won't be acceptable. We're following you,” Bondy told Will Cain on Wednesday's show.
This week alone, attacks have been reported in Las Vegas, Missouri and Kansas City.
Five Tesla vehicles were set on fire and were shot dead on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at a local repair center in Las Vegas, Nevada, where police are investigating it as a “target attack.” (Hal Sparks via Storyful)
Kansas City investigators were considering a suspicious arson incident after two cybertrucks burned up at the dealership on Monday, but Sin City officials reported that at least five vehicles were damaged and two people had a fire. Tesla Collision and Sales Center on tuesday.
Bystander Video shows the suspected arson attack after two Cybertocks flare up at a Tesla dealer in Kansas City on Monday, March 17, 2025. (Levi Campbell via Storyful)
Click here to get the Fox News app
Again this week, a website called “DogeQuest” has been activated, claiming it has a list of Tesla owners, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses.
The site also includes maps of Tesla dealers and charging stations.
Peter D'Abrosca and Sarah Rumpf-Whitten of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
