Tesla Protests - Cancel Culture turned Domestic Terrorism - Will DOGE identify perpetrators?

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In addition to acts of domestic terrorism targeting Tesla, the X platform owned by Elon Musk has been under attack:

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Wave of Attacks on Tesla Dealerships Echoes Cancel Culture Tactics of Biden-Harris Era

March 12, 2025 — 09:43 AM PDT - A surge of protests and violent attacks targeting Tesla dealerships and facilities across the United States has drawn striking parallels to the cancel culture phenomenon that defined much of the Biden-Harris administration. From Molotov cocktails hurled at showrooms to charging stations set ablaze, these incidents reflect a growing backlash against Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s influential role in the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). As Musk spearheads aggressive federal cost-cutting measures, the response from detractors mirrors the social and economic ostracism tactics once wielded against individuals and businesses during the prior administration’s tenure.

Since January 2025, Tesla facilities have faced over a dozen reported acts of vandalism and violence. In Loveland, Colorado, 40-year-old Lucy Grace Nelson allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at a Cybertruck and spray-painted “Nazi cars” on dealership property across multiple incidents, culminating in her arrest in late February. In Littleton, Massachusetts, seven Tesla charging stations were deliberately torched on March 3, while in Tigard, Oregon, a dealership was riddled with gunfire, shattering windows and damaging vehicles. New York City saw over 350 protesters swarm a Manhattan showroom on March 8, leading to six arrests. These events, dubbed the “Tesla Takedown” by organizers, aim to tarnish the Tesla brand and hit Musk where it hurts—his wallet.

This escalating aggression bears a striking resemblance to the cancel culture that flourished under Biden and Harris, where public shaming, boycotts, and economic pressure were weaponized to punish perceived ideological foes. During that era, companies faced relentless campaigns over political stances or executive missteps—think of the backlash against Goya Foods in 2020 after its CEO praised then-President Trump, or the boycotts of Chick-fil-A over its leadership’s social views. Social media amplified these efforts, turning hashtags into pitchforks as activists sought to “cancel” brands and individuals deemed out of step with progressive ideals. The Biden-Harris administration, while not directly orchestrating these movements, often tacitly endorsed them through silence or policies that emboldened such activism, like amplifying racial and economic justice narratives that fueled public outrage.

Now, the tables have turned. Musk, once a darling of the eco-conscious left for Tesla’s electric vehicle innovations, has become a lightning rod for fury due to his alignment with Trump and DOGE’s slashing of federal jobs—over 62,000 since January. Protesters chant “Nobody voted for Elon Musk” and deface Tesla property with swastikas and expletives, echoing the moral absolutism of cancel culture. Tesla owners report harassment, with some slapping “I bought this before Elon went crazy” stickers on their cars to deflect ire—a modern twist on the public apologies once demanded of canceled figures. High-profile figures like Sheryl Crow have even donated their Teslas to distance themselves from Musk, reminiscent of the virtue-signaling purges of the Biden-Harris years.

Yet, there’s a key difference: where cancel culture under Biden-Harris often relied on digital mobs and economic boycotts, the anti-Tesla campaign has veered into physical destruction. Arson, gunfire, and explosives mark a shift from symbolic shaming to tangible sabotage. President Trump has labeled these acts “domestic terrorism,” vowing perpetrators will “go through hell,” a stark contrast to the Biden administration’s softer approach to unrest, such as its handling of 2020’s riots. Critics argue this violence stems from the same entitlement to punish dissent that cancel culture normalized—just with Molotov cocktails replacing Twitter storms.

Tesla’s stock has plummeted nearly 48% this year, erasing gains tied to Trump’s election, as sales falter amid the chaos. Analysts debate whether Musk’s politics or global EV market pressures are to blame, but the parallels to cancel culture’s economic warfare are undeniable. As one Illinois official noted, “It’s been a problem for the brand”—a sentiment that could have been lifted from a 2021 headline about a “canceled” company. Whether this wave of attacks succeeds in toppling Tesla or merely hardens Musk’s resolve, it’s clear the spirit of cancellation lives on, retooled for a new target in a new era.

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