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Cybertruck Owner’s Nazi Salute Sparks Outrage and Sales Dip

4/30/2025

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A California Cybertruck owner, Marco Diaz, faced public outrage after a viral video captured him making a Nazi salute and hurling a homophobic slur. He attributed his behavior to intoxication and provocation, but the fallout was severe—his company, Cyber Electric, suffered from negative reviews and social media backlash, while Tesla's sales dipped amid ongoing political turmoil.

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A California Cybertruck owner, Marco Diaz, faced public outrage after a viral video captured him making a Nazi salute and hurling a homophobic slur. He attributed his behavior to intoxication and provocation, but the fallout was severe—his company, Cyber Electric, suffered from negative reviews and social media backlash, while Tesla's sales dipped amid ongoing political turmoil.