Tesla Vandalism Sparked by Fury Against Musk Draws GOP Ire (1)

Molotov cocktails at Tesla showrooms. Disturbing messages on Cybertrucks. Vandalism at charging stations.

A backlash against Elon Musk is taking the form of physical attacks against Tesla Inc. cars and dealerships as a growing rank of protesters is emboldened. Their actions are drawing a response from the Trump administration, which is vowing to prosecute those engaging in violence. Caught in the middle are millions of customers whose electric vehicles increasingly are viewed as political symbols.

The public displays of anger, stemming from Musk’s outsize role in the administration, has led the president’s backers to step up their response. US Attorney ...