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The Forward on MSNA Chicagoan wanted to protest Elon Musk — and put a swastika sticker on a Jewish man’s TeslaPeople have vandalized Tesla dealerships, as well as some individual Teslas, in protest of CEO Elon Musk’s work in the Trump administration.
A Jewish man whose Tesla was among multiple vehicles vandalized with Swastika stickers in Chicago last week said he received an anonymous letter from the vandal apologizing for his actions. North Center resident Peter Katz told NBC Chicago he bought his Tesla well before the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency,
The vandalism comes as Tesla has become a prime target in the ongoing opposition against Musk and his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency under President Trump.
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ABC7 New York on MSNPolice, FBI investigate rash of Tesla vandalism incidents in New York City and New JerseyThe NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is now investigating the Cybertruck that was vandalized in Bedford-Stuyvesant. The FBI launched a task force intended to crack down on violent Tesla attacks in particular, which the FBI is designating as "domestic terrorism."
Incidents of vandalism and destruction targeting Tesla vehicles and dealership have continued to rise, including in Chicago in recent days.
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) introduced a Tuesday resolution condemning violent attacks on Tesla vehicles. “The definition of terrorism is the unlawful use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims.
The charges follow a recent Newtown Township vandalism of a Cybertruck that potentially mirrors backlash against Elon Musk nationwide.
Videos surfaced on internet showcasing the protest and outrage among protestors. They could be seen with American flags, Swastika stickers among others.