Musk Scripted Trump's Tesla Pitch

Trump's Tesla Sales Pitch Turned 'Stunt'

President Donald Trump's latest political stunt involved not just a Tesla test drive but a carefully orchestrated sales pitch written by none other than Elon Musk himself. The president was caught holding note cards listing Tesla's features, complete with scripted phrases like "SAFEST car," "state of the art" and "affordable." 
As Trump inspected the vehicles on the White House grounds, he made little effort to hide the fact that Musk had fed him the lines. "They gave me notes," Trump admitted while fumbling with the papers. 
The event, intended to bolster Tesla amid a growing backlash against Musk's political entanglements, quickly drew comparisons to an unpaid advertisement rather than a presidential showcase.
Here's how everything transpired. 
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Tesla's Stock Plunge Sparks PR Desperation

The Tesla stunt came at a critical time for Elon Musk, as his electric car company experienced its steepest stock drop in five years, plunging 15 percent in a single day. The financial hit has been widely attributed to brand erosion, fueled by Musk's deepening involvement in the controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). 
Angry Tesla customers have revolted against Musk's political influence, with many canceling orders or boycotting the brand altogether. In a bid to counteract the damage, Musk turned to the president, staging a public spectacle to generate positive press. 
The scripted notes in Trump's hand seemed to confirm the desperation behind the stunt, reinforcing critics' claims that Tesla's recent troubles are more about politics than business.

Trump's Unapologetic Endorsement of Musk

Despite the awkwardness of the event, Donald Trump didn't hesitate to shower praise on his billionaire advisor, calling him a "truly great American" and defending Tesla against what he described as a politically motivated boycott. 
"Elon Musk is 'putting it on the line' in order to help our Nation, and he is doing a FANTASTIC JOB!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. 
He went on to blame the "radical left lunatics" for allegedly trying to destroy Tesla, claiming their efforts were a direct attack on Musk and his values. This full-throated endorsement was met with skepticism, as many questioned why the president of the United States was so invested in promoting a private company, particularly one owned by a close political ally.

Musk's Other Ventures Face Setbacks

Beyond Tesla's struggles, Elon Musk's other companies have also suffered recent blows. X experienced widespread outages earlier this week, leaving millions of users frustrated. 
Meanwhile, SpaceX has endured two explosive test failures with its Starship rocket program, raising concerns about the company's ambitious goals for interplanetary travel. These mounting difficulties have fueled speculation that Musk is leaning on Donald Trump for political and financial leverage, using the presidency as a shield against growing criticism and regulatory scrutiny. 
The Tesla "stunt," as many called it online, while seemingly harmless, underscored just how intertwined Musk's business interests have become with Trump's administration.

Trump's Test Drive: Playing the Showman

Although the president ultimately veered away from Elon Musk's exact script, he still embraced the spectacle, slipping into the role of an enthusiastic car salesman. 
Sliding into the driver's seat of a Tesla, he admired the dashboard and exclaimed, "Everything's computer — that's beautiful!" 
The moment was classic Donald Trump — part reality show, part campaign stunt and entirely designed to command attention. Whether it will have any meaningful impact on Tesla's plummeting stock or Musk's battered public image remains to be seen.