A parking lot in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, became the site of vandalism against Tesla Cybertrucks, with several vehicles defaced with graffiti targeting Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The incident, captured in posts on social media platforms like X and Instagram, showed Cybertrucks ready for delivery covered in paint with the words “F**k Elon.”
The graffiti appears to reflect the strong polarizing views that people often hold towards both the Cybertruck and Elon Musk. This sentiment is not new, as similar language has been used by Musk critics on social media, echoing comments made by former CA Assemblywoman Lorena S. Gonzales in 2020.
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This is absolutely CRAZY.
Someone vandalized almost a whole parking lot of BRAND NEW Cybertrucks in Florida.
Can’t believe there’s people out there who would do these things. pic.twitter.com/BJ5l07k2m4
— Nic Cruz Patane (@niccruzpatane) June 21, 2024
The act of vandalism sparked widespread criticism, with many condemning the damage to private property, regardless of one’s feelings towards Musk or his actions. While the graffiti may be easily removable from the stainless steel Cybertrucks, it has raised concerns about the security of Tesla’s vehicle delivery lots.
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Message received
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 11, 2020
Members of the electric vehicle community, including the Cybertruck Owners Club, have suggested that Tesla should enhance security measures at its delivery lots to prevent similar incidents in the future. The lack of security presence at the Fort Lauderdale parking lot highlights the need for better protection of Tesla vehicles, especially given their polarizing nature and the increased scrutiny faced by Musk.
All the cyber trucks have been vandalized over night. The words “fuck Elon” were spray painted on all the trucks pic.twitter.com/dff6dF7WmN
— WOW_Report (@Wow_Report1) June 21, 2024
