A controversial online map called DOGEQUEST has surfaced, highlighting Tesla-related locations and purported personal details of officials linked to former President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team.
The website's emergence coincides with a spike in vandalism targeting Tesla dealerships, Superchargers, and private vehicle owners.
According to CNBC, Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded to the growing attacks and the launch of DOGEQUEST by labeling them as "extreme domestic terrorism." In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Musk stated, "Encouraging destruction of Teslas throughout the country is extreme domestic terrorism."
US Attorney General Pam Bondi echoed this sentiment, calling the wave of attacks "nothing short of domestic terrorism."
She confirmed that federal prosecutors have already charged multiple individuals in connection with the vandalism, including cases carrying mandatory minimum sentences of five years.
The attacks have escalated nationwide, with incidents ranging from vehicles being keyed to large-scale arson.
In Las Vegas, a Tesla service center was firebombed with Molotov cocktails, while in San Diego, swastikas were spray-painted onto Tesla vehicles at a dealership. Authorities in Fresno, California, recently arrested a man caught on camera keying a Tesla parked outside a Costco.
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A website called “Dogequest” has reportedly published the names, addresses, and phone numbers of Tesla owners across the U.S., complete with an interactive map and a Molotov cocktail cursor.
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Elon Musk, Trump Weigh in as Tesla Vandalism Escalates Amid DOGEQUEST Leak
DOGEQUEST, which launched earlier this week, presents itself as a "hub for DOGE enthusiasts" while listing locations of Tesla Superchargers, dealerships, and alleged addresses of DOGE team members.
The site includes a controversial statement: "If you're on the hunt for a Tesla to unleash your artistic flair with a spray can, just step outside—no map needed!" The site claims to "empower creative expressions of protest" but carries a disclaimer stating it neither endorses nor condemns any actions, Newsweek said.
The website briefly went offline Wednesday for unknown reasons, but its operators warned that they had designed it to be "super easy to mirror" in case of takedown attempts.
Musk's role in Trump's administration has placed him at the center of political controversy. As head of the DOGE team, Musk has been involved in efforts to reduce federal government operations, a move facing multiple legal challenges.
Former President Trump also weighed in on the Tesla vandalism, agreeing with Fox News host Laura Ingraham that the attacks qualify as domestic terrorism. Without evidence, Trump claimed the perpetrators were "highly political on the left." He also praised Musk, calling him "a patriot."
The controversy has taken a toll on Tesla's stock, which has dropped nearly 50% since December, erasing over $700 billion in market value.
Cybersecurity experts and law enforcement agencies are investigating DOGEQUEST, assessing whether its operators can face legal action for potentially inciting violence.
Some Tesla owners listed on the site confirmed their personal details were accurate, while others found outdated or incorrect information.
Tesla has advised customers to enable the company's built-in Sentry Mode for real-time monitoring and footage recording. The company emphasized that its vehicles "have done nothing to deserve these evil attacks."
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