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Trump Tesla: Musk Feud & Potential Sale – Live Updates

June 6, 2025 News
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At a glance
  • President Trump is reportedly considering parting ways with his red Tesla, according to the Wall Street Journal.
  • The Tesla‍ purchase was initially intended as a show of support for Elon‍ Musk's company amid global protests and calls to boycott Tesla.
  • Earlier,‍ Trump had mentioned spending "a lot of money" on his "gorgeous" Tesla, adding that his White house team enjoyed driving⁣ it around the grounds.
Original source: theguardian.com


Trump Mulls Selling Tesla Amid Musk Protests and Boycott Calls










trump ⁣Considers Selling Tesla Amid Musk Protests

‍ Updated June 06, ⁣2025

President Trump is reportedly considering parting ways with his red Tesla, according to the Wall Street Journal. A White House official ⁢told ⁢the WSJ ⁤that the president may sell or give away the vehicle.

The Tesla‍ purchase was initially intended as a show of support for Elon‍ Musk’s company amid global protests and calls to boycott Tesla. The ⁤car has been seen parked outside the West Wing for weeks, CBS News reported.

A red Tesla parked outside the white House.
A red Tesla parked on West Executive Avenue outside the⁢ White House. Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images

Earlier,‍ Trump had mentioned spending “a lot of money” on his “gorgeous” Tesla, adding that his White house team enjoyed driving⁣ it around the grounds.

Trump ⁤and Musk standing in front of a red Tesla.
Trump and⁢ Musk ‍speaking to reporters in front of a ‍red Model S Tesla vehicle on ⁤the South Lawn on 11 March. Photograph: AP
Trump⁢ in front of a red Tesla.
Trump⁢ spoke out against calls for⁢ a boycott of Musk’s companies after attacks on Tesla charging stations.⁤ Photograph: AP
Trump and Musk in a red Tesla.
Photograph: AP

What’s next

The potential sale raises⁢ questions about the ‍future of the relationship between Trump and Musk, especially as Musk navigates ongoing controversies ⁤surrounding his various ventures.

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