Anarchist Website Calls for Global Protests Against Elon Musk as Anti-Tesla Sentiment Snowballs
Executive Summary
An anarchist website has called for worldwide protests at Tesla outlets on March 1, framing the demonstrations as a stand against Elon Musk’s growing influence in the Trump administration and what they call the fusion of corporate power with authoritarianism. The announcement comes amid a wave of anti-Tesla vandalism, including arson, shootings, and graffiti targeting Musk and his businesses. In recent months, Tesla properties across the U.S. have been attacked, with some incidents explicitly tied to radical movements advocating direct action against Musk. Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and ATF, are investigating these acts, raising concerns that the upcoming protests could escalate beyond demonstrations.
Analysis
The call for protests against Musk is part of a broader trend of hostility from radical left-wing and anarchist groups, who see him as a symbol of unchecked corporate power and his government role as evidence of creeping authoritarianism. Musk’s appointment to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Trump has fueled these concerns, with activists portraying him as an oligarch leveraging state power for personal gain.
Recent incidents of vandalism and violence targeting Tesla and Musk personally indicate that opposition to him has moved beyond rhetoric into direct action. In Texas, a mural of Musk was defaced with the phrase “Deny, Defend, Depose,” a slogan linked to the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. In Brooklyn, a Tesla Cybertruck was tagged with “Elon Must Die,” a direct death threat against Musk. A Tesla dealership in Oregon was shot at just weeks after an arson attack at the same location, while in Seattle, a Tesla was found burned under suspicious circumstances.
These incidents suggest a growing radical movement targeting Musk, Tesla, and related entities. The planned protests may serve as a flashpoint for further escalation, particularly as anarchist groups celebrate and circulate images of previous attacks. Given the pattern of violence, law enforcement will likely be monitoring March 1 demonstrations closely to prevent potential acts of sabotage or attacks against Tesla properties and employees.
