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Trump Shops for Teslas at White House to Back Elon Musk
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March 12, 2025
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0:53Now PlayingUS President Donald Trump said he would purchase a Tesla to keep at the White House for the use of his staff in a sign of support for Elon Musk, after shares of the electric-car maker had their worst day in four years amid a growing backlash over Musk’s political allegiances.
Five of the automaker’s vehicles — encompassing the range of models currently available — were presented to Trump on the driveway ringing the South Lawn of the White House. He ultimately settled on a red Model S.
Trump said he wanted to pay full price for the car and praised Musk as a “patriot” who he said was being unfairly maligned for his slash-and-burn effort to reduce government spending.
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