12-04-2025
Harassment and vandalism not an issue for Siouxland Tesla owners
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Since the beginning of the year, people have protested at Tesla dealerships around the world in response to Tesla owner Elon Musk and his role in the 'Department of Government Efficiency' or 'DOGE'.
Tesla dealerships, owners and charging stations world wide have faced harassment and vandalism. The FBI and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi have labeled the vandalism as 'domestic terrorism.'
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Sioux City doesn't have a Tesla dealership but does have one Tesla charging station located at the Casey's on Southern Hills Drive.
Aaron Hasse of Sioux City has had his Tesla a little over a year and said he hasn't had any issues with harassment or vandalism and loves his Tesla.
'Even if that was the case, I wouldn't get rid of it. I don't see myself ever going back to a regular car. I just like it so much,' Hasse said. 'I believe in the technology, and I believe in the mission which is to be American made 100-percent.'
Reg and Rose Robertson of Shawnee, Kansas have owned two Teslas the last seven years.
'I love it. It's easy to drive and it's nice and quiet. I like not having to stop for gas. Do have to charge, but it doesn't take long,' Rose Robertson said. It's saved me money not going in and buying snacks and everything. I love it.'
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They haven't been harassed and don't agree with the vandalism that is happing to Tesla and Tesla car owners.
'A peaceful protest is fine. Destroying stuff is not. That's basically it,' Reg Robertson said.
'I agree. It's fine to have your opinion if you want to protest. But to vandalize people's property is inappropriate. It's just not right,' Rose Robertson said
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