Trump Pondering Possible Abandonment of Tesla Vehicle Following Conflict with Musk
In a surprising turn of events, the once-warm relationship between former U.S. President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk appears to have been affected by a public spat. This disagreement, which unfolded in recent months, led to a near 15% plunge in Tesla's shares last year.
However, the impact of the dispute seems to have been short-lived. As of today, Tesla's shares have gone up 5.79%, indicating a recovery in the market's confidence.
One of the most intriguing aspects of this story is the Tesla Model S Plaid, a high-performance electric sedan, that Trump purchased on March 11, 2021. The vehicle, which retails for approximately $95,000, is currently parked at the White House.
Trump bought the Tesla Model S Plaid as a show of support for Musk, praising the vehicle and its creator at a public event. At the same event, Trump stood alongside Musk and his son, expressing his admiration for the Tesla Model S Plaid, calling it a "great product."
Trump also spoke out against the treatment Musk had received from a small group of people, suggesting that he believed Musk had been unfairly targeted.
Despite purchasing the Tesla Model S Plaid, there has been no official confirmation about Trump's plans to sell or give away the vehicle. Recent news reports from March 2025 suggest that Trump has purchased a red Tesla Model S Plaid, but no updates have been provided regarding any intentions to sell or donate the vehicle.
As of now, the current status of Trump's Tesla Model S Plaid remains unchanged from the time of purchase. The potential removal of the vehicle from the White House could indicate a cooling of the relationship between Trump and Musk, but this remains speculation at this point.
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[1] Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/12/trump-buys-tesla-model-s-plaid-amid-stock-plunge.html [2] Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-tesla-idUSKBN2BH0LZ
- The disagreement between Elon Musk and former U.S. President Donald Trump, which occurred in the realm of finance (stocks), had a significant effect on the automotive industry, particularly on Tesla.
- The purchase of the Tesla Model S Plaid by Donald Trump, a high-profile figure in politics, served as a show of support for Elon Musk and his technology company.
- The entertainment industry was also involved as Donald Trump praised the Tesla Model S Plaid at a public event, calling it a "great product."
- The impact of the controversy between the two industry leaders spilled over into the General News domain, with discussions about the potential removal of the Tesla Model S Plaid from the White House illustrating ongoing speculation about their relationship.
