Tesla Cybertruck hit with anti-Elon Musk sticker

Person on a wheel slaps anti-Elon sticker on Tesla Cybertruck in Seattle

A Tesla Cybertruck owner in Seattle said someone on an electric wheel placed an anti-Elon Musk sticker on the back of their vehicle. The incident occurred while the Cybertruck was stopped at a traffic light.

SEATTLE - A Tesla Cybertruck owner in Seattle said someone on an electric wheel placed an anti-Elon Musk sticker on the back of their vehicle. The incident occurred while the Cybertruck was stopped at a traffic light.

The owner, who spoke to FOX 13 Seattle, expressed confusion over the act.

"I just don’t get the mentality of a person who’s willing to deface an owner’s vehicle is going to benefit their ‘cause’. It’s only going to increase insurance rates for everyone because of claims to fix it," the owner said. "I lucked out that it was only a sticker on my Cybertruck."

The video accompanying the incident shows the individual approaching the Cybertruck from behind, affixing the sticker and then rolling away on their electric wheel.

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The sticker's message reflects a broader sentiment of discontent with Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and other high-profile companies. This sentiment has been particularly pronounced amid the political climate of Donald Trump's second presidency, where Musk's business practices and public statements have drawn criticism from various groups.

In Seattle, there have been protests, vandalized charging stations and defaced Tesla service centers.

On Wednesday, dozens gathered outside of SpaceX and Starlink in Redmond, holding signs and voicing their frustrations.

"I fear that this administration is working so quickly, and if we don't speak up now, what will things be like in one week, in two weeks, in three weeks?" said Kari Kochar, who participated in the rally. "I feel like our rights are being taken away."

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On Wednesday, dozens gathered outside of SpaceX and Starlink in Redmond, holding signs and voicing their frustrations about Elon Musk.

A Tesla found burned in Seattle’s Northgate neighborhood is now under investigation as authorities suspect the fire was intentionally set.

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The incident highlights ongoing tensions between supporters and critics of Musk, as well as the broader cultural and political divides that have become more pronounced in recent years.

However, data from Seattle Police shows there hasn't been a visible difference in Tesla vandalism since the election. Police say the weekly count remains between one and two incidents each week.

The protest in Redmond, organized by Indivisible Valley, comes a day after Elon Musk got a standing ovation from Republican lawmakers during President Trump's joint address to Congress.

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The Source: Information in this story came from the owner of the Tesla Cybertruck and video captured by the owner's vehicle, along with Seattle Police and FOX 13 Seattle reporting.