Tesla, under CEO [Elon Musk](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/elon-musk), has faced protests and vandalism over the last few weeks.
The incidents have taken place as Musk has become the face of the Trump administration's efforts to downsize the federal government.
The unrest has mostly been peaceful protests at showrooms across the US and Europe.
However, violence has also been reported, including arson attacks on Tesla cars in [France](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/world/france) and vandalism with spray paint on six cars in Lynnwood, Washington.