An Idaho man was arrested and accused of striking a counterprotester with his car during a protest at a Tesla dealership Saturday, according to the Meridian Police Department.

The man was hit as he was exiting his vehicle outside a Tesla dealership in Idaho, during a political demonstration at the location on Saturday afternoon.

Demonstrators voiced opposition to Elon Musk's political activities, while counter-protesters showed up in large numbers to defend the billionaire businessman.

About 200 counterprotesters showed up after Liberty Dogs group encouraged “patriots from across Idaho” to attend the protest at a Meridian Tesla dealership.

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Deliveries of Elon Musk's Tesla vehicles dropped about 13% compared to a year ago, according to a new release from the company. The decline comes amid criticism of Musk and increased competition.

A protest outside an Idaho Tesla dealership turned violent after a man allegedly made an obscene gesture and struck a counterprotester with his car, leading to his arrest., US News News - Times Now

A 70-year-old Idaho man was arrested on Saturday after allegedly striking a counter-protester with his car during a protest at a Tesla dealership in