Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) introduced a Tuesday resolution condemning violent attacks on Tesla vehicles.
“The definition of terrorism is the unlawful use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims. That is exactly what has been going on across the country at Tesla dealerships, and it is what innocent Americans who chose Tesla as their preferred vehicle are facing in the wake of violence from Radical Left-Wing domestic terrorists who hate President Donald Trump and Elon Musk,” Boebert said of the write-up.
Her comments come as Attorney General Pam Bondi has pledged to prosecute individuals damaging Tesla property with charges for domestic terrorism amid an uptick in participants forged together through the “Tesla Takedown” movement which encourages people to divest in company stock and sell their vehicles.
The organization urged hundreds of demonstrators to undertake protests on Saturday, which was deemed a “Global Day of Action” against CEO Elon Musk, who led federal spending cuts spurred by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
In response to those measures, GOP Reps. Andy Biggs (Ariz.), Rep. Byron Donalds (Fla.), Rep. Brandon Gill (Texas), Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (Fla.), Rep. Nancy Mace (S.C.), Rep. Barry Moore (Ala.), Rep. Troy Nehls (Texas), Rep. Andy Ogles (Tenn), and Rep. Greg Steube (Fla.) have signed on to co-sponsor Boebert’s resolution.
The Colorado lawmaker is now urging Democrats to show support for her efforts to condemn destructive behaviors.