In a brazen display of hatred, a Jewish man was caught red-handed drawing a swastika on a Cybertruck owned by another Jewish man in Brooklyn. The shocking incident, which has gone viral online, is the latest in a string of attacks against Tesla vehicles as liberal fury toward Elon Musk intensifies.
At a glance:
• Michael Lewis, who is Jewish, was arrested after drawing a swastika on a Cybertruck owned by Avi Ben Hamo, also Jewish
• The incident occurred in broad daylight in Brooklyn and was captured on security footage
• Lewis faces charges of aggravated harassment despite claiming no damage was done since the symbol was drawn in dust
• This marks the third recent attack on Cybertrucks in New York City, part of a broader trend of anti-Tesla vandalism
• The attacks appear linked to left-wing anger over Elon Musk’s support for President Trump and government efficiency measures
Anti-Musk Derangement Leads to Hateful Vandalism
The disturbing incident unfolded when Michael Lewis stopped his Subaru, approached the parked Cybertruck, and began etching the Nazi symbol onto its dusty surface. Security footage captured the entire episode, which quickly spread across social media platforms as another example of the growing “Elon Derangement Syndrome” plaguing leftist activists.
Avi Ben Hamo, the Jewish Cybertruck owner, confronted Lewis during the act, asking him plainly, “What are you doing?” The shocked owner later told reporters, “I feel myself burning inside.”
Elon Musk responded to the viral footage with characteristic bluntness, writing, “Crazy people. Naturally, he drives a Subaru.”
In NYC, an anti-Tesla vandal drew a swastika on a Cybertruck while its owner, a Jewish individual, watched. The culprit, Michael Lewis, damaged the $80,000 vehicle before fleeing and getting arrested upon return. This incident reflects a trend of left-wing violence against Tesla… pic.twitter.com/beFJ8ZIdV3
— Anti-Woke Warrior (@AntiWokeWar_) March 15, 2025
Left-Wing Campaign Against Tesla Intensifies
Lewis abandoned his Subaru and fled the scene after being confronted, only to return an hour later to retrieve his car. Unfortunately for him, New York Post reporters were still on the scene, and he was quickly arrested by police officers who charged him with aggravated harassment.
Lewis’s attorney attempted to downplay the incident, claiming there was no actual damage since the swastika was merely traced in dust, not scratched into the vehicle’s surface. The lawyer further stated that Lewis regrets his actions, which were supposedly out of character and due to personal issues rather than ideological motivations.
This incident marks the third attack on Cybertrucks in New York City recently, with previous reports documenting vehicles being egged and smeared with dog feces. The targeted vandalism is part of a growing hostility toward Tesla who left sees as supporting Musk.
Organized Opposition Behind Anti-Tesla Campaign
As part of the broader, organized effort against Tesla and its founder. Street signs have appeared throughout New York City encouraging similar acts against Cybertrucks, while Indivisible, an organization founded by former Democratic congressional staffers, has actively promoted protests targeting Musk and his businesses.
Similar attacks on Tesla dealerships and charging stations have been reported across the country, with the vandalism escalating since Musk’s appointment to help streamline government efficiency and his public support for President Trump. Critics have labeled this phenomenon “Elon Derangement Syndrome,” as liberals increasingly direct their political frustrations toward private citizens who own Tesla vehicles.
