Peaceful Tesla protests have taken place across the country—but some dealerships have also been hit with acts of vandalism, including gunfire and arson, in protests apparently directed at Elon Musk.

Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday characterized a recent string of vandalism at Tesla dealerships as acts of "domestic terrorism," and threatened "severe consequences" for anyone involved. Why it matters: President Trump and his allies are fuming about the #TeslaTakedown movement,

Attorney General Pam Bondi labeled the recent vandalism targeting Tesla dealerships and cars as “domestic terrorism” and added the Department of Justice (DOJ) has already charged “several” alleged

The White House has thrown its weight behind Musk, the highest-profile member of Trump’s administration and a key donor to committees promoting Trump’s political interests. Trump has said Tesla vandalism amounts to “domestic terror,” and Trump has threatened retribution, warning that those who target the company are “going to go through hell.”

Elon Musk's ties to the Trump administration have provoked protests and violent attacks on Tesla across the U.S.

Elon Musk said protestors targeting Tesla facilities are "deranged" and want to "kill him" for the work he is doing in the White House.