Like the “anti-Nazi” group in California that vows to vandalize anyone’s Tesla because they hate Musk, the movement is gaining traction on the East Coast, too. Dr. Kumait Jaroje, the owner of a medical spa in Worcester, Massachusetts, is scared to drive his Cybertruck.
He originally bought it to promote his spa, placing a QR code on the shiny gold wrap, and it successfully promoted his business. Now, he and his wife are anxious behind the wheel after numerous road rage incidents and vandalism.
His wife found a sticker reading, “F*** You,” and has since been too scared to ride in it. He’s filed a report with the police, who say they’re investigating the threats.
“Anxious and nervous about our safety and my kids’ safety as well,” he told WBZ-TV. “She was horrified. She was, like, crying, screaming out of her throat, ‘I will never drive that Cybertruck anymore.’”
People online said he deserves it for owning a Cybertruck
After the sticker was put on his truck, he condemned it on social media. He said users threatened him, even saying he deserved it for supporting Musk by purchasing a Cybertruck. They accused him of being pro-Nazi and called him a Trump supporter.
Recently, he said a group of drivers tried to run him off the road with his wife and kids in the EV.
“Now, they’re not just waving at me, they’re not just giving me the middle finger. Somebody tried to cut me off while I was driving with my kids and three guys came out of the car and just pointed the middle finger and started screaming at me,” he recalled.
In his home country of Syria, speech isn’t free – and while he’s appreciating it here, he’s concerned about how far people will take it.
“That’s why I came to this country. I pursued my dream. Now, I’m enjoying the free speech, but with this taking a different turn, that made me very concerned,” he said.
He tried to trade it in, but Tesla told him no
After several incidents, he took the truck to a local Tesla shop to trade it in for something less conspicuous. However, a Tesla rep told him he was out of luck.
“He confirmed with the text message that Tesla is not accepting Cybertruck trade-ins at this moment,” he said.
For now, he’s driving the Cybertruck and hoping that people come to their senses.
“It’s not just about what happened to me. It’s about everyone in this country. If you disagree, don’t retaliate. Don’t be violent. Don’t try to hurt your neighbor. We’re all human,” he said.
