The FBI warned that Tesla owners and dealers were keeping an eye on potential bad actors, leading up to “global action” on March 29th.
“The FBI is urging the public to exercise vigilance and look for suspicious activity in areas occupied by Tesla dealers and Tesla-related entities,” the FBI said in a statement Friday.
Global Action Day is a global protest sponsored by the left-wing Agitation Group Action Network, which uses the hashtag #TakedownTesla to promote its efforts. Participants are pissed off by the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Tesla owner Elon Musk about his role in reducing waste and fraud within the federal government.
In its memo, the FBI noted that there have been incidents of anti-Tesla behavior in nine states starting in January, including arson, shootings and vandalism, including graffiti that expresses dissatisfaction with people who perceive the perpetrators as racist, fascist or political enemies.
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Seattle Fire Department members will inspect a burned Tesla Cybertruck in the Teslalotte, Seattle, on Monday, March 10th, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, file)
“Always be aware of those around you and report suspicious activity to the authorities,” the FBI said in a statement. “Reporting these crimes will help law enforcement identify violent or malicious actors and prevent further damage.”
On Monday morning, Sierra One Consulting founder and former FBI agent Rob D'Amico joined “Fox and Friends” to discuss the FBI warning memo.
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“All they really need to do is start watching the plot,” Damiko said. “Where do they get their information? Who is instigating them and who is encouraging them? Not only are the solo actors, there are definitely people behind this.
“I think there's adjustments there. I think there's a plot behind it. And if we do it right, we can see the funds. That's what makes the FBI great.”
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D'Amico said bad actors are communicating via encrypted applications.
He also called for an investigation into the Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) affected by a series of attacks.
Last week, Attorney General Pam Bondy called the recent wave of attacks “domestic terrorism” and charged the federal government with crimes related to bombing Tesla and Tesla-related equipment.
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Adam Matthew Lansky, 41, has been accused of placing eight Molotov Cocktails Tesla dealer Located in Salem, Oregon, it destroyed one vehicle and caused damage to another vehicle.
Lancesky also allegedly threw a “large heavy object through the dealer window,” prosecutors said. At the time of the attack, he was armed with a suppressed AR-15 rifle.
Lucy Grace Nelson, also known as 42-year-old Justin Thomas Nelson, was arrested in Loveland, Colorado on Jan. 29 after attempting to burn Teslas with a Molotov cocktail, prosecutors said.
Daniel Clark Pound, 24, was arrested in South Carolina on March 7 after allegedly spray-painting Tesla charging station and spray-painting Procrane and anti-Trump messages at the property.
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)
“The days of committing crimes without consequences are over,” Bondy said when he announced the federal accusations. “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.”
There has been no suspected arson incident since Bondi imposed these charges, but Teslas' vandalism continues.
Authorities are investigating the possibility of an arson attack in five Teslas, including Molotov cocktails, at the Clash Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. (Souphany Vannavong via Storyful)
In Wichita, Kansas, Abigail Gill said her car was hurt from edge to edge on both sides while eating dinner with her family over the weekend. Cake reported.
“It will take some time to drive and move,” said Gill, who is tied to a wheelchair, adding that damage to the vehicle would cost between $1,000 and $10,000 for repairs.
“Damage to a personal vehicle will not affect Elon Musk,” Gill said. “That's not about hurting who it is.”
In Palm Beach, Florida, a man drove his car slowly and slowly onto a sidewalk filled with anti-Tesla protesters. Associated Press. No one was attacked by the car, but driver Andrew Dutil was arrested and charged with assault.
Andrew Dudil was arrested in an attack that allegedly drove by a rebel protester. (Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office)
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FBI director Kash Patel said on Fox News Channel's “American Sunday Night” that the FBI is honing violent criminals.
“The FBI's consequential mission is to protect citizens and our lifestyles and investigate those who are harmful to our citizens,” Patel said.
“Now, the majority of its focus is on sex trafficking, fentanyl and heroin overdose, and violent crimes in the form of gang-related murder and murder and rape.”
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten from Fox News contributed to this report.
