Protester arrested at rally outside Tesla dealership in Waikiki

A man was arrested on Sunday in front of the Tesla showroom at the International Market Place in Waikiki during a rally against Tesla that drew a crowd of around 200 people.

Honolulu police records show the arrest of 45-year-old Maximo Ramos Arango at around 12:50 p.m. on suspicion of third-degree assault.

Police said Arango was arrested for third-degree assault after a 17-year-old male reported being hit by the suspect. Police said according to witnesses, the victim was attempting to affix a sticker to a light pole when he was allegedly struck in the face. Arango was released on $2,000 bail.

The rally, which began at noon Sunday in front of the Tesla dealership on Kalakaua Avenue was advertised as a “protest & boycott” of President Trump and Elon Musk, according to a flier posted by grassroots group 50501.

On Saturday, news outlets reported hundreds of “Tesla Takedown” rallies as part of a global day of action protesting the Department of Government Efficiency’s firing of thousands of federal workers, and of billionaire Musk using his wealth to fund political actions perceived as a threat to democracy.

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However, there were crowds of both anti- and pro-Trump and Musk protestors in Waikiki Sunday. In front of the Tesla dealership, protesters chanted, “Hey, Hey, Ho, Ho, Elon Musk Has Got To Go!” and held signs such as, “No One Voted for Elon.”

Across the street, in front of the Outrigger Waikiki, Trump supporters with red caps waved U.S. and Trump flags, including one that said, “Jesus Is My Savior, Trump Is My President.” They said they supported what Trump and Musk were doing to end government waste, fraud and abuse.

Police officers were on hand during the rally, which generated attention as tourists walked past, many of them taking photos.

No further information on what caused the arrest was available.