This week, Donald Trump became the proud owner of a Tesla. But even though he is the most powerful man on the planet, he cannot drive it.
The purchase happened amid a strong collaboration between Trump and Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla. As a way to show support for his new partner, the U.S. president decided to buy a vehicle from the brand for himself after several models were displayed at the White House.
He made this decision in response to a sharp decline in sales of Musk’s electric cars, an action that Trump considered to be a “boycott.” That’s why he made a post on Truth Social to reveal his plans to buy a car from the businessman.
“Anyway, 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,” he wrote on the social network.
“Why should he be punished for putting his tremendous skills to work to help make America great again?” Trump argued next.
Done deal, he chose a red Model S for himself. But, he can’t even drive it. This is because U.S. presidents are not allowed to drive their own cars, a rule established by the U.S. Secret Service.
Since he is not allowed to drive the car, the president stated that he will keep his new Tesla at the White House and “let [his] team use it,” something that got everyone “excited,” according to him.
President Donald J. Trump and @ElonMusk 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/W4RPi6uATg
— President Donald J. Trump (@POTUS) March 11, 2025
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