Global 'Tesla Takedown' Protests Highlight Divisions Over Musk and Tesla

Protests against Tesla and Elon Musk spanned continents, with US authorities classifying related vandalism as domestic terrorism, while connections to arson in Germany remain under investigation.

• Demonstrations criticizing Elon Musk's political affiliations, environmental practices, and influence occurred across cities including Berlin, New York, and Vancouver on March 29, 2025.
• Seven Tesla vehicles were destroyed in a fire in Ottersberg, Germany, with investigations ongoing to determine if the incident is linked to the protests.
• US authorities have labeled recent acts of vandalism against Tesla as domestic terrorism and pledged severe penalties for those responsible.
• Protests in Germany were relatively small, with only 20 participants in Grünheide and 35 in Berlin-Reinickendorf, while larger gatherings occurred in New York and Vancouver.
• Activists accuse Musk of supporting right-wing politics and undermining democracy, with symbolic and peaceful demonstrations contrasting with recent acts of arson and vandalism.

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