South Carolina Man Burns Tesla Chargers, Sets Himself Alight in Protest

Daniel Clarke-Pounder, a 24-year-old from South Carolina, faces up to 20 years in prison after attempting to vandalize a Tesla charging station in protest against President Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. On March 7, he threw five Molotov cocktails at the chargers while spray-painting messages like 'F--- Trump' and 'Long Live Ukraine,' accidentally setting himself on fire in the process. Witnesses reported that he fled the scene with flames on his back before being arrested later that day. Acting U.S. Attorney Brook B. Andrews condemned the violent protest, emphasizing the importance of safety and respect among differing political views. This incident is part of a series of violent acts against Tesla vehicles, with Musk describing these attacks as 'insane and deeply wrong.' Other recent vandalism includes Molotov cocktail attacks at Tesla dealerships, reflecting a growing backlash against Musk's role in the Trump administration.