Donald Trump Buys Tesla Model S : In an unexpected display of support for Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk, U.S. President Donald Trump turned the White House’s South Lawn into a Tesla showroom on Tuesday. The event featured five Tesla vehicles, with the President personally inspecting them and ultimately purchasing a red Model S sedan to showcase his confidence in the electric vehicle (EV) giant.
The spectacle came just hours after Trump announced on Truth Social his intention to buy a Tesla. True to his word, five Tesla vehicles were delivered to the White House driveway, where the President conducted a hands-on review.
Donald Trump Buys Tesla Model S
“Wow, that’s beautiful. Everything’s computer,” Trump remarked as he sat in the driver’s seat of a Model S. Musk joined him in the passenger seat and joked about “giving the Secret Service a heart attack” as they discussed the vehicle’s acceleration, capable of reaching 95 km per hour in just seconds.
Trump’s Bold Endorsement: A Vote of Confidence in Tesla
Speaking to reporters, Trump reaffirmed his admiration for Musk and Tesla’s contribution to American innovation. He declared that he would write a check for the car—retailing for approximately $80,000—and leave it at the White House for his staff to use.
“It is a great product, as good as it gets,” Trump said. “Elon has devoted his energy and his life to doing this, and I think he has been treated very unfairly. We have to celebrate him.”
Trump’s endorsement of Tesla comes at a pivotal moment for Musk, who is facing backlash over his role in downsizing the federal government under the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The initiative, part of the Trump administration’s broader budget overhaul, aims to eliminate hundreds of thousands of government jobs.
Tesla’s Stock Swings: How Trump’s Move Affected Wall Street
The President’s gesture had an immediate impact on Tesla’s stock, which rebounded nearly 4% on Tuesday after plummeting over 15% the previous day—the company’s steepest single-day drop in years. Tesla’s market capitalization currently stands at $696 billion, a sharp decline from its all-time high of $1.5 trillion in December 2024, following Trump’s landslide election victory.
At the press conference, Musk announced Tesla’s plans to double vehicle production in the U.S. as “an act of faith in America.” The move aims to counter declining sales figures and reaffirm the company’s commitment to American manufacturing.
Tesla, X, and the Political Storm: Cyberattacks and Controversies
Trump’s support for Musk comes amid allegations that Tesla and Musk’s social media platform, X, are being unfairly targeted. Over the weekend, four Tesla Cybertrucks were set on fire in Seattle, and X reportedly suffered a “massive cyberattack” that disrupted the platform on Monday.
Trump Fires Back at Alleged Tesla Boycotts
On Monday night, Trump took to Truth Social to denounce what he described as a coordinated attack against Musk and Tesla.
“Elon Musk is ‘putting it on the line’ in order to help our Nation, and he is doing a FANTASTIC JOB!” Trump wrote. “But the Radical Left Lunatics, as they often do, are trying to illegally and collusively boycott Tesla, one of the world’s great automakers, and Elon’s ‘baby,’ in order to attack and do harm to Elon, and everything he stands for.”
Musk’s Expanding Role in Trump’s America
The President’s vocal support underscores Musk’s growing influence within the Trump administration, particularly in economic and technological policy. As Tesla navigates turbulent times, Trump’s endorsement may serve as a lifeline for the EV giant, reaffirming its role in shaping America’s automotive future.
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