
US President Donald Trump on March 11 announced his intention to purchase a shiny, red Tesla to show support close advisor billionaire Elon Musk, who is the CEO of the electric vehicle company.A video of Trump seated in a Tesla Model S has been circulating online. In the video, he appears impressed by the car’s advanced interface and said that it is unlike any other panel he has seen in a vehicle.
Asked if buying a car would help Tesla with its sales, Trump said, "I hope it does."Tesla sales and stocks have taken a hit amid protests over Musk's decision to slash thousands of federal jobs via his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).Watch for more details.
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