Sean Hannity praises Tesla in Musk interview

Sean Hannity, a Fox News host, has recently praised Tesla during an interview with CEO Elon Musk. This comes as both Tesla's stock price and Musk's net worth are seeing a decline. Hannity called Tesla's vehicles the "greatest car ever invented," claiming they are self-driving and very powerful. However, Musk had to correct him on the car's speed, noting it takes two seconds to reach 60 miles per hour, not 0.2 seconds as Hannity stated. Hannity bought a Tesla just last week, echoing former President Donald Trump, who also recently purchased one. Hannity plans to give away a Tesla through a sweepstakes on his website. This is surprising, as he previously criticized electric vehicles and government subsidies that support them. Critics are now saying he sounds like a Tesla spokesperson. Many people reacted negatively to Hannity's praise, calling it "cringe" and suggesting he might be trying to impress Musk. Some users on social media noted the dramatic change in Hannity's views on electric cars, which he once condemned. Tesla's stock has significantly dropped, going from $488.54 when Trump took office to about $232.34 now. Musk's wealth has also decreased, with his stake in SpaceX now worth more than his shares in Tesla. Trump has expressed hope that his promotion of the Tesla brand could boost its stock price.