Trump’s Tesla Moment Sparks Controversy

A Surprising Turn of Events

Donald Trump once criticized electric vehicles, calling them useful only “if you have a towing company.” Yet, on March 11, he transformed the White House into a Tesla showroom. Several Tesla models lined the lawn as Trump publicly praised Elon Musk and promised his support.

“I’m going to buy a brand-new Tesla,” Trump declared, adding, “everything’s computer.”

Accusations of a Boycott

Trump accused the “radical left” of trying to sabotage Musk’s business. He claimed they were colluding to boycott Tesla and hurt the billionaire entrepreneur. On Truth Social, he wrote:

“Radical Left Lunatics, as they often do, are trying to illegally and collusively boycott Tesla, one of the World’s great automakers, and Elon’s ‘baby,’ in order to attack and do harm to Elon, and everything he stands for.”

While his endorsement made headlines, something else stole the show—the piece of paper in his hand.

The Mysterious Paper

Sharp-eyed internet users quickly zoomed in on a handwritten note Trump was holding while inspecting the Teslas. A photographer captured an image of the document, revealing Tesla pricing details:

Tesla Pricing:

Model X: $112,490 (Silver)
Cybertruck: $114,000 (Gray)
Model S: $108,990 (Blue)
Model Y: $59,990 (Red)

Partially obscured under Trump’s thumb was a sales pitch:

“Teslas can be purchased as low as $299/month or $35K. All cars have self-driving, just needs to be turned on (fee).”

Social Media Reacts

Online reactions were swift and unforgiving. One Reddit user wrote:

“I’m always surprised by his ability to make me more embarrassed as an American. He constantly does things that could be full episodes of South Park—but it’s reality.”

Another fumed:

“Too expensive for the yahoos who voted for him. And they’re so dumb, they wouldn’t be able to figure out the control panel anyway.”

A third questioned:

“Why is the White House orchestrating a live commercial for the richest man on earth and a private company?”

Some even called for impeachment, arguing Trump had turned an official White House event into an advertisement for his billionaire friend.

A Viral Spectacle

What began as a show of support for Musk became an internet sensation. Was it a genuine endorsement, a PR stunt, or a sales pitch? Whatever the case, people won’t forget Trump’s Tesla moment anytime soon.