President Donald Trump was seen standing next to a row of Tesla cars outside the White House on Tuesday. He had previously expressed his intention on social media to purchase a Tesla as a way to show his confidence and support for Elon Musk. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Musk for his efforts in helping the nation and stated, “I’m going to buy a brand new Tesla tomorrow morning as a show of confidence and support for Elon Musk, a truly great American.” During a press briefing, Trump mentioned that the Tesla would be used at the White House and defended Musk, stating that he had been unfairly treated. The photos of Trump alongside the Tesla vehicles were taken during this event. Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has been involved in the Trump administration’s initiatives to reduce the federal workforce. The photo opportunity with the electric car occurred following a decline in Tesla’s stock prices. Trump addressed the market fluctuations by emphasizing the importance of rebuilding the country. Please note that this article originally appeared on USA TODAY.
