Despite the vehicle’s recent recall, Katy Perry took to social media to proudly display her new Tesla Cybertruck. Posting a photo of herself leaning against the army green truck, Perry captioned the image, “Thx for the delivery @elonmusk #idol.”
Her post was met with a barrage of criticism, with many users mocking the truck’s clunky appearance and questioning Perry’s decision to cozy up to Musk, who has been vocal about his support for former President Donald Trump.
Some commenters also reminded Perry of the truck’s safety issues, which led to a recall of nearly 4,000 vehicles last week. One user tweeted, “Make sure to check the gas pedal first, Katy.” Another joked, “It’s not too late to delete this.”
A few users did come to Perry’s defense, with one person commenting, “Looks good.” However, the majority of the responses were negative, with many users expressing disappointment in Perry’s choice of vehicle and her association with Musk.
Perry’s post highlights the growing backlash against Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk. In recent months, Musk has been criticized for his controversial statements and actions, including his support for the far-right and his handling of the Twitter acquisition.
As a result, many consumers are reconsidering their support for Tesla, and Perry’s decision to flaunt her new Cybertruck is likely to further damage the company’s reputation. It remains to be seen whether Perry will respond to the criticism or whether she will continue to be a vocal advocate for Tesla and Musk.
