This isn’t the only time Nazi messages have been left on a Tesla Cybertruck
April 7, 2025 at 12:32
- The vandals left graffiti on the Teslas, with one reading ‘Nazis always lose.’
- Security cameras in the area captured two young men of interest.
- Authorities in Grand Rapids are also investigating an attack on a Tesla facility.
Tensions surrounding Elon Musk’s controversial public image continue to spill over—sometimes literally—onto Tesla vehicles. Police in Kentwood, Michigan, are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men believed to be involved in the vandalism of five Cybertrucks. As attacks on Tesla vehicles spread across the United States, some police departments are ramping up efforts to track down those responsible.
The vandalism took place on March 10, when five Cybertrucks were targeted while parked in a lot outside Woodland Mall. Each vehicle was spray-painted overnight, with one bearing the message “Nazis always lose” across its doors, a likely jab at Elon Musk and the widely criticized salute he made during President Donal Trump’s inauguration.
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Photos published by the Kentwood Police Department and shared by Fox17 show two young men who could be tied to the vandalism. One of them was wearing a green hoodie, blue jeans, and white shoes and was spotted near the area, while another had a blue and white hoodie, a beanie, black pants, and black shoes. Local authorities are urging anyone who recognizes the men to contact them immediately.
This is far from the only recent case of vandals attacking Tesla vehicles and property with Nazi-related messages. In February, a Cybertruck parked on the road in Lower Manhattan had a huge swastika painted across its side, while at around the same time, a Tesla Supercharger was also defaced with a Nazi message and a swastika.
The pattern of vandalism has even extended to Tesla’s own facilities. Police in Grand Rapids, Michigan, are currently investigating a separate incident in which a window was damaged at a local Tesla manufacturing site. According to reporting from MLive, the damage occurred sometime between March 28 and March 31.
Some law enforcement officials appear to be losing patience. Last week, Sheriff Richard Jones from Butler County, Ohio, described Tesla vandals as “fat people that live in their mom’s basement and wear their mom’s pajamas” and warned that anyone caught damaging a Tesla in his jurisdiction could face jail time.
While the motivations behind these attacks vary, police departments across the country are stepping up efforts to identify suspects and prevent further incidents. For now, investigators in Kentwood are hoping the public can help close the loop on their latest case.
