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Elon Musk Critic Brian Krassenstein Buys a Cybertruck, Loses 6,000 Followers, Then Trades It In After Backlash
A longtime critic of Elon Musk, Brian Krassenstein, shocked social media this week after revealing that he had purchased a Tesla Cybertruck — only to later announce that he had traded it in following intense backlash from followers.
The situation quickly turned into a viral debate about politics, consumer choices, environmental messaging, and whether people can separate products from the personalities behind them.
Krassenstein, who has publicly clashed with Musk for years online, said his original decision had nothing to do with politics and everything to do with safety and practicality for his family.
Krassenstein Said Safety Data Led Him to the Cybertruck
In his first post, Krassenstein acknowledged that the purchase would likely anger some people who follow him.
“I might get hate for this too but I bought a Cybertruck,” he wrote.
He explained that having a young family played a major role in the decision.
“With a young family, safety was important and so is not polluting the atmosphere with $5 a gallon gasoline.”
Supporters of Tesla quickly pointed out that the Cybertruck currently holds both an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award and a 5-star NHTSA safety rating, making it one of the most highly rated pickup trucks in the United States in terms of crash safety.
For many Musk supporters, the moment represented something bigger than just one purchase. They argued it showed that even critics are being pulled toward Tesla products because of performance, safety data, and technology.