Tesla Cybertruck Owner Attacked by Anti-Musk Activists at Mardi Gras Parade

Mardi Gras Parade Incident

• 🚀 Josh Hazel, a Tesla Cybertruck owner, participated in the Mardi Gras parade as part of the Orpheus crew, a tradition for Teslas over the last five years.
• ⚠️ During the parade, activists began pelting the vehicles with insults and large glass beads, one of which struck Hazel's wife and damaged the truck's glass trim.
• 💡 Hazel emphasized that their participation was not a political statement, as the event occurred before recent vandalism targeting dealerships.

Activist Actions and Violence

• ⚡ The incident is framed within a larger context of anti-Musk activists planning a global day of action against Tesla, including vandalism and violence.
• 🗣️ Hazel stated that while peaceful protesting is acceptable, violence and property damage are not.
• 🚓 A police report was filed, and a witness provided additional photos, but the New Orleans PD has not yet provided an update.

National Tesla Meet and Security Concerns

• 🚗 Hazel and other Tesla owners were also attending a national Tesla meet, planned months in advance, which coincidentally fell on the same day as the planned activist actions.
• 🛡️ Due to the escalating situation, they engaged local authorities and implemented additional security measures for the meet.
• 😟 The current climate is described as scary for Tesla owners.