Tesla arsons probed as ‘domestic terrorism’ cheered by ‘anti-capitalist’ group linked to 2020 riots

FIRST ON FOX: An "anti-capitalist" radical that claimed recognition for terrorizing a Philadelphia vicinity adjacent the University of Pennsylvania during what it called the "Summer of Rage" successful 2020 is present supporting radicals who program connected burning Teslas. 

A station appeared connected the Philly Anti-Capitalist website telling comrades that determination are amended incendiary methods than Molotov cocktails, which the radical insists permission excessively overmuch forensic grounds down for investigators to hint attackers. 

Across the country, Tesla dealerships and owners person go the people of anti-Elon Musk unit arsenic Musk heads up President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Attorney General Pam Bondi has called the attacks "domestic terrorism."

Five Tesla vehicles were acceptable connected occurrence and changeable astatine successful what constabulary are investigating arsenic a "targeted attack" astatine a section repair halfway successful Las Vegas, Nevada connected Tuesday, March 18, 2025. (Hal Sparks via Storyful)

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According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philly Anti-Capitalist vandalized a assemblage constabulary vehicle, broke windows of section businesses, smashed an ATM and graffitied anti-police and anarchist messaging adjacent the assemblage campus, prompting constabulary to counsel students to stay indoors. 

The convulsive riot was 1 of galore specified events that occurred nationwide successful 2020 successful the aftermath of the decease of George Floyd.

"An archetypal UPenn alert astir the unrest was sent to the Penn assemblage astatine 9:37 p.m. connected Aug. 25," The Daily Pennsylvanian reported astatine the time. "The Division of Public Safety updated its website with a much elaborate mentation of the events astatine astir 10:00 p.m. that night, earlier an all-clear update was issued astatine 10:21 p.m."

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Now, arsenic vandals firebomb Tesla dealerships crossed the nation, Philly Anti-Capitalist is helping to foment further violence. 

Authorities are investigating a imaginable arson onslaught involving a Molotov cocktail connected 5 Teslas astatine a collision halfway successful Las Vegas, Nevada connected Tuesday, March 18, 2025.  (Souphany Vannavong via Storyful)

The group's tract recommends against utilizing Molotov cocktails, arsenic respective radicals crossed the state have, successful favour of much effectual devices. It besides directs combatants connected however overmuch explosive worldly to usage and wherever to spot that worldly connected vehicles successful bid to origin the astir damage. 

Philly Anti-Capitalist besides provides tips connected utilizing those devices without getting wounded and rapidly capable to flight undetected, and directs would-be arsonists to different tract for further details connected protecting their anonymity.

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"Stay anonymous, get location safe, and spell torch the ever loving s--- retired of each portion of this miserable society," the station concluded. 

"Seeing the question of tesla arsons has made america incredibly happy," the radical said connected its site.

Fox News Digital reached retired to the FBI, ATF and Pennsylvania State Police, each of whom would not comment. 

Fox News Digital besides reached retired to the Philadelphia Police Department, the Philadelphia District Attorney's office, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's bureau and Philly Anti-Capitalist. 

On Thursday, Bondi announced national charges against 3 radical for allegedly firebombing Tesla dealerships and charging stations astir the country. 

Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks earlier President Donald Trump astatine the Justice Department successful Washington, Friday, March 14, 2025. (AP via POOL)

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Adam Matthew Lansky, 41, connected Jan. 20, threw astir 8 Molotov cocktails astatine a Tesla dealership located successful Salem, Oregon, according to national prosecutors. 

Lucy Grace Nelson, besides known arsenic Justin Thomas Nelson, 42, was arrested successful Loveland, Colorado connected Jan. 29 aft attempting to airy Teslas connected occurrence with Molotov cocktails, prosecutors said. 

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Daniel Clarke-Pounder, 24, allegedly wrote profane messages against President Donald Trump and advocated for Ukraine astir Tesla charging stations successful Charleston, South Carolina earlier lighting 3 of the charging stations connected occurrence with Molotov cocktails connected March 7.

Fox News' Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.