Elon Musk has spoken out about the recent wave of hostility and attacks targeting Tesla.

During an appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity” this Tuesday, Musk voiced concern over increasing incidents of vandalism against Tesla cars and facilities, calling the situation unlike anything he’s ever witnessed. He pointed the finger at what he described as hostility coming from left-wing groups.

“I’m honestly stunned by the level of aggression and hatred coming from the political left,” Musk said, responding to the surge in nationwide protests and attacks.

Demonstrations have emerged across the U.S. since Musk became involved with the White House’s DOGE initiative earlier this year. Overseas, slogans like “Don’t buy a Tesla” have taken hold in cities like Berlin and Cardiff.

A growing movement dubbed the “Tesla Takedown,” which reportedly originated on the platform Bluesky—seen as a rival to Musk’s X—has been urging Tesla owners to sell their vehicles and stocks in protest. The movement’s website lists dozens of recent protests at Tesla showrooms around the country.

“I always thought the Democratic party stood for compassion and empathy,” Musk continued. “Yet now we’re seeing Teslas being torched, dealerships getting firebombed, bullet holes in windows—this is pure violence.”

Musk defended his company, emphasizing, “Tesla is a peaceful organization. We’ve never done anything to harm anyone.”

He also floated a theory—without presenting evidence—that the attacks may be part of a coordinated campaign against him.

“I don’t know who’s funding this or organizing it, but it’s absolutely insane,” he said. “There has to be something bigger going on here.”

Since January, DOGE has focused on cutting federal spending and investigating alleged government fraud. The initiative has visited several agencies, scrutinizing departments like the Social Security Administration.

While Musk didn’t name specific agencies, he implied that individuals benefiting from alleged misuse of government funds may be retaliating against him.

“They want me gone because I’m exposing corruption,” Musk claimed. “And Tesla’s being targeted because we’re disrupting wasteful government practices.”

Both former President Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of Justice have commented on the situation. Authorities have reported Tesla Superchargers being set ablaze, dealerships sustaining gunfire, and vehicles deliberately vandalized.

In one case, federal investigators, including agents from the ATF and Seattle Fire Department personnel, examined several burned Cybertrucks in a Tesla lot in Seattle earlier this year.

Asked recently whether he considered labeling these attacks as “domestic terrorism,” Trump hinted that he might. “These are bad actors—the same ones causing chaos in our schools,” he said. “We’ll track you down, and you’ll face serious consequences.”

The Justice Department echoed that sentiment this week, stating that it was actively pursuing suspects, describing the acts as “domestic terrorism in nature.”

While Musk declined to respond to Business Insider’s request for further comment, law enforcement agencies across the U.S. are continuing their investigations. Arrests have been made, including a Colorado woman charged in February with several felonies related to explosives and property damage.

Meanwhile, some Tesla owners are distancing themselves from the controversy. A number have reportedly sold their cars, while others have placed bumper stickers on their vehicles reading: “I Bought This Before Elon Went Off the Deep End.”

Owners of the Cybertruck, one of Tesla’s most distinctive and Musk-associated vehicles, have also reported an increase in road rage incidents and acts of vandalism in recent months.