Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, is facing backlash in Florida as his new Cybertrucks were vandalized in a parking lot. The incident, captured in footage shared on social media, showed the electric vehicles covered in spray paint with a clear message of “Fuck Elon” scrawled across them. The vandals responsible for the act remain unidentified at this time.
Despite some online supporters downplaying the vandalism by claiming the paint could easily wash off due to the cars’ stainless steel construction, the incident has sparked controversy. Musk, known for his ambitious ventures with Tesla and SpaceX, has not yet publicly addressed the situation or the negative reactions to his Cybertrucks.
The footage of the vandalized vehicles also raised concerns about the safety of the parking lot in Fort Lauderdale, with users on social media questioning the decision to leave over $1 million worth of vehicles unattended in what they deemed as an unsafe area. Additionally, some individuals expressed disbelief over the popularity of Tesla’s Cybertrucks, questioning who would actually purchase such vehicles.
This is not the first time Musk has faced criticism or controversy. In the past, his attempts to showcase the durability of Tesla’s Cybertruck by throwing a metal ball at its armored windows resulted in an embarrassing failure. Moreover, his involvement in acquiring Twitter for $44 billion and subsequent efforts to address advertiser concerns on the platform have also attracted scrutiny.
Recently, Musk and SpaceX, another company under his leadership, were sued by former employees alleging sexual harassment, a hostile work environment, and retaliation. These legal challenges add to the ongoing controversies surrounding Musk and his business endeavors, portraying a more complex picture of the influential entrepreneur.