A Minneapolis city official has been promoted and given a pay rise despite having previously admitted to keying six Tesla vehicles at a dealership in an act described as retaliation over Donald Trump's election victory. The case drew criticism after prosecutors handling the vandalism charge were accused of treating the offender leniently, fuelling accusations that progressive officials in the city were being shielded from consequences for politically motivated crimes.

The official, identified as Dylan Adams, damaged the Teslas at a local dealership, causing thousands of dollars in repair costs, but received only a minor punishment from prosecutors rather than facing more serious criminal consequences. Rather than facing professional repercussions, Adams has since been advanced within his role at the city, receiving both a promotion and a salary increase, a development critics say raises questions about accountability standards for public employees involved in politically charged vandalism.