FBI launches task force to crack down on violent Tesla attacks, mitigate threats
The FBI on Monday launched a task force to crack down on violent Tesla attacks, Fox News Digital has learned.
The FBI’s task force was created in conjunction with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) and will coordinate investigative activity.
Fox News Digital has learned that there have been various instances in recent weeks of vandalism, arson, and targeted shootings against Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations across the nation.
A source familiar told Fox News Digital that there has been no connection between people involved in the series of arson incidents at Tesla dealerships and properties and online groups have been developed.
Since March 1, 2025, the FBI has received 48 “guardians” related to Tesla violence, criminal activity, and threatening communications, Fox News Digital has learned. Guardians assess counterterrorism-based incidents.
The FBI is investigating, in conjunction with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners—with seven pending full arson investigations.
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“Director Patel has been unequivocally clear: the FBI will be relentless in its mission to protect the American people,” an FBI spokesperson said. “Acts of violence, vandalism, and domestic terrorism—like the recent Tesla attacks—will be pursued with the full force of the law.”
As for the task force, a threat tag has been created at the FBI to streamline reports and a command post at FBI headquarters has been created. It consists of a joint FBI/ATF task force to mitigate that threat stream.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi has called the attacks on Tesla “domestic terrorism” and the Justice Department last week announced charges against three suspects in the Tesla arson cases.