U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to purchase a brand-new Tesla to show support for his top campaign donor and advisor, Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Taking to his Truth Social platform just after midnight on Tuesday,
Trump praised Musk for his contributions to the country and criticized those attempting to boycott Tesla.
“To Republicans, Conservatives, and all great Americans,
Elon Musk is ‘putting it on the line’ in order to help our Nation, and he is doing a FANTASTIC JOB!” he wrote.
He went on to condemn what he called an orchestrated attack against the billionaire entrepreneur.
“But the 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,” he stated.
Declaring his support, Trump revealed he would purchase a Tesla to demonstrate his confidence in Musk.
“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.
Why should he be punished for putting his tremendous skills to work in order to help MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN???” he questioned.
Musk’s role in Government faces growing resistance
Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has appointed Musk as the head of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE),
Tasking him with cutting federal government spending and reducing agency workforces.
However, Musk’s cost-cutting measures have sparked opposition, with protests, legal challenges, and resistance from lawmakers slowing down some of his initiatives.
Meanwhile, Tesla has faced backlash from investors and customers, with fears that the automaker could suffer from boycotts due to Musk’s political stance and close ties to Trump.
Some Tesla owners have openly expressed regret over their purchase,
citing Musk’s growing involvement in politics, his backing of Trump and far-right parties in Europe, and his promotion of conspiracy theories online.
As the controversy surrounding Musk’s role in the government and his business decisions intensifies,
Trump’s vocal endorsement may further fuel the debate over Tesla’s future in an increasingly polarized political climate.
