A fire at a Tesla dealership in France deliberately destroyed eight vehicles and damaged four more, as confirmed by the prosecutor's office, which is currently investigating the incident.
Protests targeting Tesla and Elon Musk have intensified due to Musk's endorsement of Donald Trump, resulting in demonstrations in prominent cities such as Tucson and New York City.
Prominent individuals like Sheryl Crow have sold their Teslas in protest, highlighting a mounting opposition to Musk's political connections amongst former supporters.
The White House has released a statement in support of Musk and Trump amid escalating protests, affirming that challenges against Tesla will not hinder their efforts towards government efficiency.