Donald Trump Buys Red Tesla With Elon Musk in Tow: ‘He Would Give Me a Discount’- wna24
Washington: In a surprising move, U.S. President Donald Trump bought a shiny red Tesla Model S from Tesla CEO Elon Musk at the White House on Tuesday. The purchase, which was made without any discount, was meant as a gesture of support for Musk and his company, which has recently faced criticism due to Musk’s involvement in advancing Trump’s political agenda.
Trump, who was accompanied by Musk, admired the car, calling it “beautiful.”
In the video, Trump is seen sitting in the driver’s seat, with Musk in the passenger seat. Musk joked about “giving the Secret Service a heart attack” as they discussed how to start a car that can reach 95 kilometers per hour in just seconds. However, Trump didn’t actually test drive the car, as he’s not allowed to drive, but mentioned that it would be kept at the White House for his staff to use.
Trump confirmed that he bought the car for its full price of around $80,000, explaining that he wanted to avoid any controversy by taking the purchase public and without asking for a discount.
“Musk would give me a discount, but if I do a discount, they’re gonna say, ‘Oh, I got benefits,'” Trump said.
This purchase comes at a time when Tesla shares have been falling, partly due to Musk’s role in President Trump’s administration.
In recent months, Tesla has faced protests, with some calling for Musk’s removal from the company due to his political ties.
Trump took the opportunity to defend Musk, calling him a “patriot” who has done a great job, and criticized attempts by Democrats to boycott Tesla. “They’re trying to illegally and collusively boycott Tesla to attack Elon,” Trump said.
In addition to the Model S, Trump also checked out other Tesla vehicles, including a Cybertruck, and expressed his admiration for their technology. While Trump is not allowed to drive due to security reasons, he promised to show full support for Tesla, and for Musk’s efforts to help “Make America Great Again.”
This public purchase of the Tesla, in front of reporters, was a symbolic show of confidence in Musk during a challenging time for both the CEO and his company.