Honestly, I've felt like that since the first time I went to the US as an adult back in 2007. When flying between Canada and Europe or East Asia, I've also actively avoided having connection flights through the states, even when it would save me hundreds of dollars.
I've never met anyone as condescending and threatening as a US border agent.
I don't want to defend the cybertruck, but on a Prius Prime you'd also be completely stuck if you didn't disable the traction control.