Trump promotes Tesla at White House amid stock decline

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President Donald Trump held a photo opportunity with Elon Musk at the White House to promote Tesla. During the event, Musk described the car as "like a golf cart that goes really fast," to which Trump expressed amazement. This event occurred as Tesla's stock faced a significant decline, dropping 15.4% on Monday. Trump announced plans to buy a Tesla, despite security policies discouraging presidents from driving. The photo-op drew criticism online, with some calling it a publicity stunt to help Musk's struggling stock. Observers noted the unusual nature of a president promoting a car brand, especially given Trump's past comments on electric vehicles.


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