Trump Showcases Tesla Vehicles at White House and Praises Elon Musk's Innovations

On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump showcased Tesla vehicles on the South Lawn of the White House, seemingly expressing support for his influential adviser Elon Musk, who serves as the CEO of Tesla. The occasion was marked by a striking display of five Tesla cars parked prominently for Trump to personally inspect.

Earlier the same day, Trump had publicly declared on Truth Social his intention to purchase a Tesla, signaling his endorsement for Musk and the company amid its recent business challenges. Standing beside Musk, Trump openly admired the aesthetics of Tesla's vehicles, giving particular attention to the company's uniquely designed Cybertruck, characterizing it as exceptionally cool.

Although Trump had previously expressed criticism for electric vehicles during his campaign last year, he appeared more receptive this time, mentioning that friends had given Tesla cars high praise. While sitting in the driver's seat of a sedan along with Musk, Trump pointed out a specific model he liked, a red Model S, indicating a personal preference. He even explicitly remarked on wanting the same color vehicle.

Despite expressing intent to buy a Tesla, Trump decided not to test drive the car during the event, leaving open the possibility of doing so in the future.