An anti-Tesla activist suspected of throwing Molotov cocktails at a Tesla store is facing a lengthy prison sentence, according to United States Attorney General Pam Bondi. In recent times, Tesla locations and vehicles have been under attack, with stores being shot at, vehicles vandalized, and set on fire in suspected arson incidents. One such incident involved a Tesla store in Salem, Oregon, being attacked with Molotov cocktails.
President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to those attacking Teslas, labeling such actions as domestic terrorism. He made it clear that individuals caught deliberately harming Teslas would face severe consequences.
In a recent FOX News segment, US Attorney General Pam Bondi reiterated that anyone targeting others over political beliefs would be caught and punished. Investigations are ongoing to identify those behind the violent actions, with Bondi confirming that a Tesla attacker who threw Molotov cocktails is facing up to 20 years in prison.
Bondi emphasized the need to stop the weaponization of political beliefs, citing ongoing attacks on Tesla dealerships and charging stations. She revealed that investigations are underway to uncover the source of funding for these attacks. Bondi also mentioned that individuals involved in such attacks are being apprehended, with one individual already in jail for throwing a Molotov cocktail at a dealership.
She warned potential offenders that law enforcement was actively pursuing those targeting Teslas, dealerships, or charging stations. Anyone involved in funding these attacks would also be investigated and held accountable. Bondi’s message was clear: those involved in attacking Teslas would face legal consequences, and law enforcement would not hesitate to take action against them.