The Vancouver International Auto Show has booted Tesla out of this week’s event following a swarm of attacks on the brand’s electric vehicles.

The annual auto auction in Canada confirmed Tesla received multiple opportunities to voluntarily withdraw from the event due to safety concerns.

“The Vancouver Auto Show’s primary concern is the safety of attendees, exhibitors, and staff. This decision will ensure all attendees can be solely focused on enjoying the many positive elements of the event,” Executive Director Eric Nicholl said in a statement.

Every year, the organization welcomes major manufacturers and dealers like Toyota, Ford and Chevrolet. The event kicked off Wednesday at the Vancouver Convention Centre and will continue through Sunday.

Outrage toward Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s efforts with President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency has led to destruction to dealerships nationwide as part of so-called “Tesla Takedown” protests. In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 34 new Cybertrucks were damaged at an area parking lot while tagged with the message “(expletive) Elon,” local station WPLG reported.

USA TODAY has reached out to Tesla for comment.

Trump, Musk call attacks on Tesla ‘domestic terrorism’

Trump and Musk have both referred to the recent attacks on Tesla property as domestic terrorism, with the president saying at the White House last week that he’s “going to stop them … because they’re harming a great American company.”

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi echoed those sentiments, adding that the Department of Justice has already charged several people and is carrying out cases with five-year mandatory minimum sentences.

“We will continue investigations that impose severe consequences on those involved in these attacks, including those operating behind the scenes to coordinate and fund these crimes,” the Bondi said.

A website called “Dogequest” is no longer available Wednesday after allegedly publishing the personal information of Tesla owners nationwide in an apparent attempt to shame and intimidate them, according to reporting by the Asbury Park Press, part of the USA TODAY Network.

“Encouraging destruction of Teslas throughout the country is extreme domestic terrorism!!” Musk posted on X Tuesday.

Contributing: Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, Juan Carlos Castillo, Asbury Park Press