Bomb Threat at Austin Tesla Dealership: Incendiary Devices Discovered, Potential Terror Attack Averted
A potential domestic terror attack was thwarted in Austin, Texas, after police discovered multiple incendiary devices at a Tesla dealership early this morning.
The Austin Police Department (APD) responded to an anonymous bomb threat shortly after 8 a.m., prompting a large-scale emergency response along U.S. Highway 183, where the Tesla dealership is located.
Upon arrival, authorities found multiple devices inside the dealership and called in the APD Bomb Squad, which safely removed the explosives before any detonation could occur.
“We were able to gather all the devices and ensure that there was no immediate threat to the public,” an APD spokesperson said. “However, we are taking this investigation very seriously, as the intent behind these devices was clearly to cause significant harm.”
No Arrests Yet, Suspects Remain at Large
Police have not identified any suspects or made any arrests at this time.
Additionally, APD officials declined to provide specific details about the design or nature of the devices but confirmed that they were capable of inflicting large-scale damage if detonated.
“This remains an active and ongoing investigation,” a law enforcement official told local reporters. “We urge anyone with information to come forward immediately.”
Targeted Attacks Against Tesla and Elon Musk on the Rise
This incident is the latest in a series of violent attacks targeting Tesla dealerships, vehicles, and infrastructure across the United States.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has faced increasing hostility from far-left activists and anti-capitalist radicals, who oppose his cost-cutting measures in the federal government and his free speech advocacy through X (formerly Twitter).
Recent attacks on Tesla facilities include:
- South Carolina: A disgruntled Musk and Trump hater accidentally set himself on fire while attempting to torch Tesla charging stations.
- Las Vegas: An arsonist set multiple Tesla vehicles ablaze at a dealership last week.
- Florida, California, and New York: Authorities have reported multiple instances of Molotov cocktail attacks on Tesla showrooms and charging stations.
These incidents have raised national security concerns, with law enforcement agencies now treating the attacks as acts of domestic terrorism.
DOJ Cracks Down on Tesla Terrorists
Last week, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced charges against three individuals responsible for recent Tesla arson attacks.
“The days of committing crimes without consequence have ended,” Bondi declared.
“Let this be a warning: if you join this wave of domestic terrorism against Tesla properties, the Department of Justice will put you behind bars.”
Each suspect faces between 5 and 20 years in prison under federal terrorism and arson charges.
Despite these arrests, several more attackers remain at large, and law enforcement is working around the clock to prevent further attacks on Musk and Tesla properties.
What Comes Next?
The Austin bomb threat represents a disturbing escalation in violent attacks against Musk and Tesla.
- Federal and local authorities are increasing security at Tesla properties.
- Investigators are working to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for today’s attempted attack.
- The DOJ is preparing additional prosecutions against known offenders.
This targeted violence is rapidly becoming a major domestic security issue, with the Biden-era tolerance for political violence now facing a harsh crackdown under the Trump administration.
“We are treating this with the highest level of urgency,” a federal law enforcement official stated. “Anyone caught engaging in acts of terrorism against Tesla—or any American business—will face the full force of the law.”
As the FBI and DOJ ramp up their investigations, it remains to be seen who is behind these attacks—and how far they are willing to go.