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US President Donald Trump buys new Tesla. Photo courtesy: The White House X handle

Donald Trump buys new Tesla in support for Elon Musk, says billionaire was treated badly

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Mar 12, 2025, at 11:44 am

#Donald Trump # Elon Musk # Tesla # Tesla CEO # US President

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday bought a new Tesla in a show of support for the company CEO Elon Musk whose firm is facing a backlash after the billionaire supported the Republican's government.

Trump bought a shiny red Tesla where he got in along with Musk, who helped the President pick his model.

The White House wrote on X, "Get in, patriots—we have a country to save. @ElonMusk helps President Trump pick his new @Tesla!"

Get in, patriots—we have a country to save.@ElonMusk helps President Trump pick his new @Tesla! pic.twitter.com/VxdKMsOBjW
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 11, 2025

Lauding the billionaire businessman, Trump said, "Number one, it's a great product, as good as it gets—and number two, because
@ElonMusk has devoted his energy and his life to doing this and I think he has been treated very unfairly…"

Number one, it's a great product, as good as it gets—and number two, because @ElonMusk has devoted his energy and his life to doing this and I think he has been treated very unfairly… pic.twitter.com/6qrfwrbT0f
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 12, 2025

Praising Trump back, Musk said his company will double the output over the next two years.

"As a function of the great policies of President Trump and his administration, and as an act of faith in America, Tesla is going to DOUBLE vehicle output in the United States within the next two years…," said Musk.

Elon Musk: “As a function of the great policies of President Trump and his administration, and as an act of faith in America, Tesla is going to DOUBLE vehicle output in the United States within the next two years…” pic.twitter.com/g8jY77yxtP
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 12, 2025

"Wow! That's beautiful... everything is computer," said Trump as he got into the driver's seat.

President @realDonaldTrump and @elonmusk hop in a Tesla! pic.twitter.com/NRRm7IEQGf
— Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) March 11, 2025

The Tesla shares have tanked after Musk, who actively campaigned for the Republican in November 5, 2024 elections, joined the Trump administration to head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Several anti-DOGE protesters gathered outside Tesla stores to agitate against the billionaire.

Some of the protests had also turned violent in recent times.

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