U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday warned people against carrying out attacks on Tesla dealerships or products, as she announced that three individuals who allegedly did so are facing federal charges.
“The days of committing crimes without consequence have ended,” Bondi said in a statement. “Let this be a warning: if you join this wave of domestic terrorism against Tesla properties, the Department of Justice will put you behind bars.”
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is a White House adviser who leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Daniel Clarke-Pounder, one of the alleged criminals, was charged with arson of property in interstate commerce after authorities said they identified him as the man who vandalized and set fire to a Tesla charging station in North Charleston, South Carolina, according to charging documents filed on March 14….