Trump Publicly Endorses Tesla in Controversial White House Event with Elon Musk

The president praised Tesla's vehicles, pledged to buy one, and condemned protests targeting the company, raising ethical and political concerns.

President Donald Trump held a White House event showcasing Tesla vehicles, where he read from prepared notes praising the company's cars and announced plans to purchase a red Model S.
Trump's endorsement comes as Tesla faces declining sales, a sharp drop in stock value, and protests over CEO Elon Musk's involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Critics have accused Trump of using taxpayer-funded time for what appeared to be an unpaid advertisement for Tesla, raising questions about ethics and propriety.
Violent protests against Tesla, including vandalism and arson, have been reported across the U.S. and Europe, with demonstrators opposing Musk's federal government role and policy actions.
While Musk has defended Tesla's future production plans, analysts express concern over his focus on DOGE, which they argue is damaging Tesla's brand and investor confidence.