‘Corruption in broad daylight’: Dems outraged by Trump ‘playing car salesman’ for Tesla
President Donald Trump’s recent show of support for Elon Musk and Tesla has sparked a flurry of social media reactions. Tesla’s stock rebounded after a steep decline earlier in the week, but Democrats criticized Trump for turning the White House into a car dealership for the richest man on the planet.
During a media event at the White House, Trump defended his decision to support Tesla, stating that he had to order foreign tariffs to boost the American economy and bring back jobs that had been lost to other countries. Despite the positive outlook on the economy, Democrats like DNC Chair Ken Martin and Sen. Elizabeth Warren were quick to condemn Trump’s actions, accusing him of using taxpayer money to host a car sale at the White House while Americans faced financial uncertainty.
Criticism continued to pour in on social media, with many calling the event a brazen conflict of interest and corruption in broad daylight. Democrats accused Trump of prioritizing Tesla over issues like rising grocery prices, housing costs, and plummeting retirement savings. The House Committee on Financial Services labeled the event as peak corruption, while Rep. Katherine Clark called it a blatant show of corruption.
Despite the backlash, Elon Musk took a victory lap, highlighting Biden’s snub of Tesla at an electric vehicle summit in 2021. Musk reposted a clip of a CNN contributor defending him and Tesla, while conservatives on social media defended Trump’s purchase by pointing out that Biden had also promoted a car brand at the White House.
Amid the controversy, Trump announced his intention to purchase a Tesla as a show of confidence and support for Musk and his company. He criticized the left for allegedly boycotting Tesla and attacking Musk, calling the actions of protesters at Tesla showrooms across the country acts of domestic terrorism.
As the debate continues to rage on social media, the future of Tesla, Elon Musk, and Trump’s support for the company remains uncertain. While some applaud Trump’s backing of American industries, others question the motives behind his actions. Only time will tell how this latest chapter in the Tesla saga will unfold.
