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Trump Hosts Tesla Showcase at White House, Purchases Model S to Support Elon Musk

The President praised Musk and Tesla while defending controversial tariffs and addressing criticism over economic struggles.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 11: U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by White House Senior Advisor, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, speaks as they look at a Tesla Cyber Truck and a Model S on the South Lawn of the White House on March 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump spoke out against calls for a boycott of Elon Musk's companies and said he would purchase a Tesla vehicle in what he calls a 'show of confidence and support' for Elon Musk.

Overview

  • President Donald Trump turned the White House South Lawn into a Tesla showroom, personally inspecting vehicles and announcing his purchase of a Tesla Model S.
  • The event was framed as a show of support for Elon Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and has faced backlash over mass layoffs and federal budget cuts.
  • Tesla's stock, which has dropped over 50% since Trump took office, saw a minor uptick following the President's endorsement and public praise of the company.
  • Trump defended Musk against critics, calling him a 'patriot' and proposing to classify violence against Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism.
  • The President's actions have drawn scrutiny, with critics questioning the optics of promoting luxury vehicles while markets decline and economic uncertainty grows due to ongoing tariffs.