FBI launches task force to crack down on attacks against Tesla

The FBI has launched a task force to investigate a spate of recent attacks targeting Tesla cars and dealerships, as the agency's director calls such acts “domestic terrorism.”

The FBI has launched a task force to investigate a spate of recent attacks targeting Tesla cars and dealerships, as the agency's director calls such acts “domestic terrorism.”

"The FBI has been investigating the increase in violent activity toward Tesla, and over the last few days, we have taken additional steps to crack down and coordinate our response," FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X on Monday. "This is domestic terrorism. Those responsible will be pursued, caught, and brought to justice."

"Justice is coming," Dan Bongino, the bureau's deputy director, wrote on X. 

Elon Musk, who owns Tesla and X and is overseeing the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency cost-cutting initiative, replied to Bongino with fire emojis. 

Ben Williamson, the FBI's assistant director for public affairs, said the new task force would work with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to "crackdown" on violent Tesla attacks.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fbi-launches-task-force-crack-attacks-tesla-rcna197932

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