Police in Bloomington are hunting for a suspect caught on camera keying a Tesla parked at a Cub Foods grocery store. The vandal caused over $3,000 in damage to the electric truck while its owner shopped inside. This comes as Minnesota faces a wave of attacks targeting Tesla vehicles – with some radicals blaming owners for Elon Musk’s push to shrink big government programs.
The suspect casually dragged a sharp object across the truck’s side before walking away. Officers released the surveillance footage showing the brazen daytime attack. Police Chief Booker Hodes slammed the vandalism trend, warning perpetrators: “Knock this off! We’re tired of our insurance rates going up. What are you really accomplishing?”
Tesla owners across Minnesota say they’re being unfairly targeted simply for driving electric cars. One truck owner told reporters she bought her vehicle to help the environment, not to support Musk’s politics. “I never thought I’d get labeled by my car brand,” she said. Videos show vandals attacking charging stations too, even though many non-Tesla drivers use them.
Protesters organized “Tesla Takedown” rallies this weekend outside Twin Cities dealerships, urging people to dump their cars and stocks. While most demonstrations stayed peaceful, radical elements have taken things too far. Burning vehicles and spray-painted hate messages now plague Tesla lots nationwide.
The attacks expose a troubling shift in American politics. Instead of debating ideas through proper channels, extremists lash out at working folks’ property. A Minneapolis father asked: “Since when do we attack neighbors over some CEO’s opinions? This isn’t Minnesota nice.”
Conservatives argue this lawlessness stems from leftist groups angry about Musk slashing government bloat. But two wrongs don’t make a right. Destroying private property hurts everyday Americans just trying to live their lives. It also wastes police resources needed for real crimes.
There’s irony here too. Environmentalists once praised electric cars as green alternatives. Now some are torching charging stations and vandalizing EVs over Musk’s policies – proving their activism was never really about the planet.
At its core, this isn’t about politics. It’s about basic respect. As one Tesla owner put it: “If you hate Musk, boycott his companies. Don’t punish regular people who just want reliable transportation.” The road to unity starts with keeping hands off your neighbor’s pickup – Tesla or not.
