The article details a concerning rise in attacks against Tesla properties, including showrooms and charging stations, attributed to increasing political tensions. Following Donald Trump's election, a pattern of violence towards Tesla, including Molotov cocktails and vandalism, has emerged, likening it to the protests against Trump’s properties during his presidency. Experts suggest that while the frequency of these attacks is troubling, it's still premature to determine if this reflects a persistent trend. With public demonstrations against Tesla also rising, tensions around the brand continue to escalate, prompting law enforcement intervention.
"Tesla is an easy target," said Randy Blazak, a sociologist who studies political violence. "They're rolling down our streets. They have dealerships in our neighborhoods."
Prosecutors in Colorado charged a woman last month in connection with a string of attacks on Tesla dealerships... including Molotov cocktails thrown at vehicles."
Experts on domestic extremism say it's impossible to know yet if the spate of incidents will balloon into a long-term pattern."
In Trump's first term, his properties... became a natural place for protest. In the early days of his second term, Tesla is filling that role.
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