Her gray Tesla Model X, bought in 2019, came with that “wonderful” charging deal and a seven-year warranty, she said. Never an Elon Musk fan, Lowe just enjoyed driving her Tesla around the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

Of course, Trump was once a sharp critic of Musk, too, which is especially notable given how tight the pair are now. A look at some of Trump's comments on EVs — and Musk: Trump marked Christmas 2023 with a social media post lumping “All Electric Car Lunacy” in with a number of political enemies that he said “are looking to destroy our once great USA.

President Donald Trump announced he is purchasing a Tesla Model S to show support for Elon Musk. But despite his enthusiasm, he admitted he “can’t drive it." Here’s why U.S. presidents—both current and former—are restricted from driving on public roads.