By Russia Today | Created at 2025-03-19 10:20:28 | Updated at 2025-03-20 15:08:33
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Opponents of billionaire Elon Musk appear to be targeting the clients of his company Tesla by publicizing the personal details of the owners of the electric vehicles.
Dubbed DOGEQUEST, the interactive map purports to display addresses and other sensitive information linked to Tesla. The Musk-led electric vehicle company has recently faced protests over his role in President Donald Trump’s administration, where he heads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Going beyond showcasing Tesla dealerships and charging stations, the site appears to reveal private information about Tesla owners and properties linked to DOGE employees.
The website’s description claims that it is not designed for those who “hunt for a Tesla to unleash your artistic flair with a spray can” but rather serves as “the ultimate hub” for DOGE enthusiasts.
Contrasting with its purported non-violence pledge, it uses a Molotov cocktail as its cursor and stipulates that Tesla owners wishing to be removed from the database must provide proof of having sold their vehicle.
The existence of this map was highlighted by several news outlets this week, including 404 Media, which confirmed that some records of private individuals appear to be authentic.
Tesla has become a focal point for a political backlash against DOGE activities, with numerous protests reported near dealerships in recent weeks. Incidents of vandalism targeting the vehicles have also emerged.
In a Fox News interview on Tuesday, Musk expressed shock and disbelief at the situation, labeling it “crazy.”
“The Democrats were supposed to be the party of empathy, the party of caring. And yet they are burning down cars, they are firebombing dealerships, firing bullets into dealerships, smashing up Teslas,” he said. “There is some kind of a mental illness thing going on here, because this does not make any sense.”
US Attorney General Pam Bondi has characterized the acts of anti-Tesla violence as “nothing short of domestic terrorism” and vowed to investigate both alleged perpetrators and coordinators.
