Tesla's White House swooning comes at a disappointing time

The President promised that he'd buy a car from Elon Musk

Mar 13, 2025 - 02:42
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Tesla's White House swooning comes at a disappointing time

On the afternoon of March 11, the South Lawn of the White House turned into a makeshift outdoor Tesla  (TSLA)  showroom as President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk toured a smattering of the brand’s EVs in front of a press gaggle.

The public display of affection comes less than 24 hours after a Truth Social post. The President denounced ongoing boycotts and protests against the Musk-led automaker and stated that he planned to buy a Tesla vehicle to demonstrate his support.

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