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In a shocking turn of events, Tesla charging stations have been deliberately set on fire in the US state of Massachusetts, as a growing backlash against Elon Musk continues to gain momentum. The incident, which occurred at The Point Shopping Center near Boston, saw seven charging stations damaged and engulfed in flames, with no reported injuries. This latest attack is just one of many incidents targeting Musk and his companies, as protesters take to the streets to express their discontent with the billionaire’s close ties to Donald Trump and his alleged embrace of far-right ideologies.
The controversy surrounding Musk began to escalate when he made what appeared to be a Nazi salute at Trump’s inauguration, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation. As the CEO of Tesla, Musk’s actions have had a significant impact on the company’s reputation, with car sales reportedly plummeting in recent weeks. The world’s richest man has also been criticized for his role as head of the president’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he has overseen the firing of thousands of government employees.
The backlash against Musk has not been limited to the United States. In Europe, he has faced intense scrutiny for his comments on far-right politicians and activists. Musk’s suggestion that supporters of a German far-right party should move beyond their “past guilt” was widely criticized, as was his call for the release of jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson. The billionaire’s description of UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer as an “evil tyrant” has also sparked widespread condemnation.
As a result, Tesla’s operations in Europe have been disrupted, with a suspected arson attack causing a power outage and halting production at a Tesla plant in the German state of Brandenburg. An image of Musk making a straight-armed salute was also projected onto a Tesla factory outside Berlin, further fueling the controversy. In London, a poster at a bus stop featured a similar image, branding Teslas as “the swasticar”.
The incident in Massachusetts is just the latest in a series of attacks targeting Tesla and its CEO. A woman was recently arrested in Colorado for allegedly attempting to burn down a Tesla dealership, while some owners have taken to placing stickers on their cars announcing “I bought it before Elon went nuts”. The vandalism and protests are clear signs that Musk’s actions have consequences, and that the public will not tolerate his alleged flirtation with far-right ideologies.
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