In a surprising twist, former President Donald Trump was spotted outside the White House on Tuesday, not in his usual high-security limousine, “The Beast,” but eyeing something a bit more futuristic… a Tesla.
Instead of the traditional black SUVs that typically make up a presidential motorcade, a fleet of five Teslas lined the South Lawn driveway as Trump explored his latest interest in electric vehicles.
The former president, known for his affinity for luxury and business deals, had already announced Monday night that he intended to purchase a Tesla, citing support for his longtime ally and billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk.
Stepping into a sleek red Model S, Trump couldn’t hide his excitement. “That’s beautiful,” he remarked, gripping the wheel as Musk stood by his side.
While the move signals Trump’s endorsement of American innovation and Musk’s leadership in the electric car industry, it also raises questions about potential ethical concerns. A sitting or former president publicly backing a private company in such a manner is rare, and critics are questioning whether this crosses ethical boundaries.
The White House has yet to comment on whether any ethics guidelines were considered in this high-profile show of support. However, one thing is clear… Trump’s Tesla moment is already making waves in both the political and business worlds.
