FBI, ATF Form Task Force to Investigate Wave of Tesla Vandalism
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has formed a task force with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to coordinate investigations into a growing number of vandalism and arson incidents at Tesla Inc.’s showrooms and charging stations.
The incidents come amid escalating backlash against Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his role in President Donald Trump’s administration. Musk, Trump and a number of Republican lawmakers have likened the incidents to domestic terrorism.