The FBI set up a task force on Monday to combat violence Tesla attack, Fox News numbers have learned.
The FBI task force was created with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Guns (ATF) and will coordinate investigative activities.
Fox News Digital learned that various situations have occurred in recent weeks, vandals, arson and shootings targeting Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations.
A source familiar told Fox News Digital that there is no connection between people involved in a series of arson incidents in Tesla dealerships, real estate and online groups.
Teslas became the target of political participation in protesting CEO Elon Musk. (Getty Image)
Since March 1, 2025, the FBI has received 48 “guardians” related to Tesla’s violence, criminal activities and threatening communications. Guardians assess incidents based on counter-terrorism.
The FBI is investigating with federal, state and local law enforcement partners and has conducted seven investigations in seven arson investigations.
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Fox News Digital has learned that there have been three arrests related to Salem’s Molotov cocktail.
FBI Director Kash Patel spoke at the swearing-in ceremony in Washington, DC, USA on February 21, 2025. (Will Oliver/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“The FBI will relentlessly protect the American people,” a FBI spokesman said. “Like the recent Tesla attacks, violence, vandalism and family terrorism will be pursued by the full force of the law.”
Five Tesla vehicles being investigated were set on fire at a local repair center in Las Vegas, Nevada, and were shot in a fire amid police investigation. (Hal Sparks via Storyful)
As for the task force, a threat tag was created at the FBI to simplify reporting and a command post was created at the FBI headquarters (the FBI headquarters). It consists of a joint FBI/ATF working group to mitigate threat flows.
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Fox News Digital learned that Tesla protesters called for 500 demonstrations at all 277 Tesla showrooms and supercharger stations on March 29, 2025.
Attorney General Pam Bundy The attack on Tesla is called “family terrorism” and the Justice Department announced last week that it was filed a lawsuit against three suspects in the Tesla arson case.
