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Trump supporter arrested for using taser at protest

electrek.co — March 25, 2025 at 12:02 AM UTC

A man who supports Donald Trump was arrested during a protest at a Tesla store in Berkeley, California. He allegedly used a taser against peaceful demonstrators. The protest was part of the "Tesla Takedown" movement, which is aimed at opposing Elon Musk and has been growing in recent weeks. Rick Fuze, 33, has frequently attended counter-protests at this location. On Saturday, he confronted a couple of protesters, and tensions escalated. Fuze reportedly fired the taser in their direction. Police were already present and quickly took him into custody. Fuze claimed he acted in self-defense after someone pulled his hair. However, video footage shows that he had already used the taser twice before the hair-pulling incident occurred. This situation adds to a trend of conflict surrounding Tesla protests, which have mostly been peaceful but have also seen some vandalism. As tensions rise, it remains unclear how these protests will evolve. Some speculate they could intensify if Tesla's upcoming delivery reports are disappointing. Overall, there is a clear message that while peaceful protest is a constitutional right, violence and vandalism are not acceptable.

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Erykah Badu vandalized Tesla to protest Elon Musk (news.yahoo.com)

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Global rise in vandalism against Tesla vehicles reported (news18.com)

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Dogequest resurfaces, threatening U.S. Tesla owners (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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Trump blames leftist billionaires for Tesla violence (news.yahoo.com)

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Protests against Tesla and Musk planned in upstate New York (spectrumlocalnews.com)

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NYC Democrats seek $1 billion pension divestment from Tesla (nypost.com)

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FBI forms task force against Tesla attacks in US (cnn.com)

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FBI investigates threats to Tesla vehicles and violence (news.yahoo.com)

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FBI investigates flammable devices at Austin Tesla dealership (tmj4.com)

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FBI launches task force against anti-Tesla violence (independent.co.uk)

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House Democrats avoid condemning vandalism at Tesla dealerships (dailycaller.com)

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FBI investigates domestic terrorism against Tesla vehicles (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

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Democrats silent on Tesla vandalism, despite past condemnation (foxnews.com)

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Protests against Tesla escalate due to Musk's actions (theverge.com)

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FBI task force against Tesla crimes criticized as biased (foxnews.com)

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Dogequest exposes Tesla owners' info, escalating threats (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

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Pam Bondi warns against violent rhetoric toward Musk (foxnews.com)

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Protests worldwide aim to challenge Elon Musk's influence (news.yahoo.com)

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Jasmine Crockett accused of assault over reporter confrontation (thesun.co.uk)

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Global protests target Elon Musk's influence and funding (standard.co.uk)

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Rep. Garcia condemns vandalism at Tesla dealerships (dailycaller.com)

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Pam Bondi demands apology from Jasmine Crockett, Texas (gazette.com)

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Tesla faces reputation challenges impacting Q1 2025 performance (seekingalpha.com)

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FBI investigates rise in domestic terrorism targeting Teslas (news.yahoo.com)

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FBI forms task force against Tesla violence (kcra.com)

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Incendiary devices discovered at Texas Tesla showroom (news.yahoo.com)

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Incendiary devices discovered at Tesla dealership in Austin (wcvb.com)

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Lyndhurst protests against Tesla remain peaceful and organized (cleveland.com)

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Global protests against Elon Musk planned for March 29 (news.yahoo.com)

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Driver arrested for threatening Tesla protesters in Florida (sun-sentinel.com)

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FBI forms task force to combat violence against Tesla (foxnews.com)

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Democrats protest Tesla over billions lost in pensions (dailymail.co.uk)

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FBI task force investigates domestic terrorism against Tesla (cnbc.com)

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Incendiary devices found at Tesla showroom in Texas (zerohedge.com)

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Incendiary devices found at Tesla dealership in Austin (courant.com)

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FBI warns of attacks on Tesla dealerships nationwide (gizmodo.com)

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Texas AG warns lawmaker over comments on Musk (silive.com)

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Incendiary devices found at Tesla dealership in Austin (bostonherald.com)

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Incendiary devices found at Tesla showroom in Austin (news.yahoo.com)

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FBI investigates violent attacks on Teslas as terrorism (nypost.com)

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Protesters in New Jersey demand Elon Musk's removal (silive.com)

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Incendiary devices discovered at Texas Tesla dealership (news.yahoo.com)

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FBI warns of violence targeting Tesla properties nationwide (baltimoresun.com)

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Florida man arrested for driving at anti-Tesla protesters (rawstory.com)

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Bombs found at Tesla dealership in Austin, Texas (thesun.co.uk)

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Crockett clarifies nonviolent protest against Tesla dealerships (news.yahoo.com)

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Florida man drives into protesters at Tesla dealership (abcnews.go.com)

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Bombs discovered at Tesla showroom in Austin, Texas (dailymail.co.uk)

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Incendiary devices found at Austin Tesla dealership (foxnews.com)

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Incendiary device found at Austin Tesla dealership (news.yahoo.com)

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Tesla vehicles targeted by violence across nine states (masslive.com)

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FBI warns Tesla owners of potential violence nationwide (foxnews.com)

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West Palm Beach man charged for driving into protesters (local10.com)

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Pam Bondi warns Rep. Jasmine Crockett over Elon Musk comments (news.yahoo.com)

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Pam Bondi warns Jasmine Crockett over Elon Musk comments (independent.co.uk)

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Pam Bondi warns Texas Rep. over comments on Musk (nypost.com)

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Pam Bondi warns Crockett over 'take down Elon' comment (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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Texas AG warns Rep. Crockett over Musk comments (dailymail.co.uk)

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Man drives through Tesla protest in Florida, one arrested (express.co.uk)

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Man charged after driving car at Tesla protesters in Florida (nbcnews.com)

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Florida man drives SUV into anti-Tesla protesters (thedailybeast.com)

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UK activists launch protests against Elon Musk's Tesla (express.co.uk)

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FBI warns of violence against Tesla dealerships nationwide (bostonherald.com)

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Criticism of Elon Musk increases as Tesla struggles (foxnews.com)

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Tesla investors demand Musk focus on the company (firstpost.com)

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FBI seeks help with rising vandalism of Teslas (wmur.com)

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Driver hits protesters outside Tesla dealership; no injuries (cbsnews.com)

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Over 600 protest Tesla in Cherry Hill, New Jersey (nj.com)

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Man drives into protesters outside Florida Tesla dealership (triblive.com)

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Driver rams protesters outside Florida Tesla dealership (mercurynews.com)

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Texas Attorney General warns Crockett about Musk criticism (news.yahoo.com)

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Supreme Court likely involved in Alien Enemies Act case (nbcnews.com)

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Crockett defends against Bondi's violent rhetoric claims (rawstory.com)

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Counter protester arrested for using stun gun in Berkeley (mercurynews.com)

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Pam Bondi warns Crockett over comments about Elon Musk (foxnews.com)

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Environmental groups vandalize Tesla factories over Musk's views (marca.com)

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Protests against Musk's federal workforce cuts in Washington (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

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Texas AG labels Tesla protests as domestic terrorism (rawstory.com)

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Trump supporter arrested for using Taser during protest (newsweek.com)

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