The FBI launched a task force on Monday to crack down on violent Tesla attacks, Fox News Digital learned.
The FBI task force will be created in conjunction with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) to coordinate investigative activities.
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Fox News Digital has learned that there have been a variety of cases of vandalism, arson and shooting at Tesla vehicles, dealers and charging stations over recent weeks.
A familiar source told Fox News Digital there was no connection between Tesla dealers and those involved in a series of arson incidents in the property and online groups.
Teslas is becoming a target for attacks protesting the political involvement of CEO Elon Musk. (Getty Images)
Since March 1, 2025, the FBI has received 48 “Guardians” related to Tesla violence, criminal activity and threatening communications. Parents will evaluate incidents based on counter-terrorism.
The FBI is working with federal, state and local law enforcement partners to conduct and investigate seven pending arson investigations.
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Kash Patel, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), will speak at a ceremony sworn in Washington, DC on February 21, 2025. (Oliver/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images
“Coach Patel is clearly clear. The FBI is relentless in its mission to protect Americans,” an FBI spokesperson said. “Like the recent Tesla attacks, violence, vandalism and domestic terrorism acts are pursued with the full force of the law.”
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)
Regarding the task force, the FBI created threat tags, streamlined reports, and created command posts for the FBI headquarters. It consists of a joint FBI/ATF task force to mitigate its threat stream.
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