Tesla Cybertruck Joins Trump MotorcadeSpaceX Launch
President-elect Trump and Elon Musk strengthen ties with a symbolic vehicle presence at a Texas rocket launch.
- President-elect Donald Trump's motorcade to a SpaceX launch included a Tesla Cybertruck, signaling growing ties with Elon Musk.
- Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been appointed by Trump to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency.
- The Cybertruck's presence in the motorcade is seen as a nod to Musk, who has been a prominent supporter of Trump.
- Tesla's Cybertruck was the third most popular electric vehicle sold in the third quarter of 2024, following Tesla's Model Y and Model 3.
- Trump's granddaughter jokingly referred to Musk as having 'uncle status' within the family, highlighting his close relationship with Trump.