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POTUS buys a Tesla Model S Plaid explaining: "Number one, it's a great product — as good as it gets — and number two, because <Elon Musk> has devoted his energy and his life to doi

twinbee | 2025-03-12 20:34 | 139 views

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fusiondynamics 2025-03-12 20:37

That's not a model S?

carrera4s 2025-03-12 20:38

If this is what it takes to get conservatives to go green, I’ll take it!

twinbee 2025-03-12 20:40

Related videos from the same occasion: [Elon said:](https://x.com/cb_doge/status/1899538661819199813) > As an act of faith in America, Tesla is going to double vehicle output in the United States over the next 2 years. Double! [Trump said:](https://x.com/AutismCapital/status/1899544684055457896) > Wow, that's beautiful. This is a different panel than I've ever.... everything's computer!

dat_tae 2025-03-12 20:40

Super gross.

Jealous_Bike_5507 2025-03-12 20:40

I hate them both. So much.

stainedhat 2025-03-12 20:40

Cool, our president is basically just a used car salesman. Cool cool... This is fine.

jherrm17 2025-03-12 20:40

Cool, I’m so happy that he’s painting a target on every Tesla in a parking lot, driveway, etc. This administration is a joke and hopefully Tesla will have a vote of no confidence and remove this tool. At this point all he’s doing is hurting the brand/product.

Mikelitoris88 2025-03-12 20:41

So cringe

AwareMention 2025-03-12 20:41

Model S is still one of the best EVs. I like Audi and they still have not hit the same range...

C0mpass 2025-03-12 20:41

He was sitting in a Red Model S when he said hes going to buy one originally.

bookofp 2025-03-12 20:41

What a bunch of idiots. Hurting the Tesla brand at every turn. Really embarrassed about mine.

[deleted] 2025-03-12 20:42

He was many years before today

cloggedDrain 2025-03-12 20:43

Biden did the same thing

dmillerksu 2025-03-12 20:43

A “very small group of people”, commonly referred to as his customers and shareholders.

ydw1988913 2025-03-12 20:45

So he is doing that Goya move to Tesla but in a way worse way? ![img](emote|t5_2s3j5|7850)

junostr 2025-03-12 20:46

Right there with you

will822 2025-03-12 20:46

And then he goes and gets the cheapest model available.

Flower-Immediate 2025-03-12 20:47

Ethics violations?

Comprehensive_Ant176 2025-03-12 20:47

Democrats have abandoned Tesla, now Republicans to the rescue!

MightyPlasticGuy 2025-03-12 20:47

Honestly, this is a cool angle of the property. It's not often you see the two buildings in the same frame from any white house "event".

TheMarknessROCK 2025-03-12 20:48

Wait which ones? The idiots burning superchargers and Cybertrucks? Agreed what a bunch of pricks.

ObiWannaDoYou74 2025-03-12 20:48

so republicans now believe in climate change? lmao!!!!

Imakeshittycardesign 2025-03-12 20:50

Yes holding an industry summit and giving your billionaire friend an exclusive trade show in front of the white fucking house is the same thing.

Sammy_Saddles 2025-03-12 20:50

That would be the model 3

badDuckThrowPillow 2025-03-12 20:50

Wonder what kind of mental gymnastics the Trumptards are going through to justify this behavior.

TeamDirtstar 2025-03-12 20:51

He didn't. You know he didn't. But you said it anyway.

twinbee 2025-03-12 20:51

They had a few [on showcase](https://x.com/WholeMarsBlog/status/1899543628936343999/photo/2) in front of the White House: [Here's one such news article verifying what he bought](https://www.livemint.com/auto-news/donald-trump-buys-elon-musks-tesla-model-s-plaid-can-sprint-0-to-60mph-in-1-9-seconds-range-price-and-key-features-11741783536599.html)

dat_tae 2025-03-12 20:53

As if it matters anymore, just another in a long list.

benso87 2025-03-12 20:55

I don't think we have those anymore.

benso87 2025-03-12 20:56

No, I don't think that's a prerequisite for buying an EV anymore.

aodime 2025-03-12 20:58

Has any politician in the history of America bothered to read about those, let alone abide by them? Lol.

IAmWeary 2025-03-12 20:59

Did The Hatch Act get repealed? No? Fucking illegal as hell, and from the party of "law and order".

RepeatedEcho 2025-03-12 21:06

Correct me if I'm wrong here, but is he even able to drive it outside of the White House grounds like how Seinfeld did that dive with Obama? I was under the impression that the president is chauffeured around in those armored cars.

twinbee 2025-03-12 21:13

Indeed: https://i.imgur.com/Yr1MtSC.png ([source](https://x.com/WholeMarsBlog/status/1899543628936343999)) How the tables turn.

cloggedDrain 2025-03-12 21:13

Because it’s true

twinbee 2025-03-12 21:14

Have you heard the term "conspicuous by its absence" ? If they were including almost every EV-focused automaker OTHER than Tesla last time, then it only makes sense to complete the jigsaw with the unfairly removed piece this time. Put right what was wrong.

TeamDirtstar 2025-03-12 21:16

Let's see it.

whoisbill 2025-03-12 21:17

They never cared.

twinbee 2025-03-12 21:20

I love them both, but let's not hate each other.

cloggedDrain 2025-03-12 21:20

https://images.app.goo.gl/GeyPqa28tjxw2SHz6 https://images.app.goo.gl/ZJRVgNKiowgNrrVY9

Puzzleheaded-Rush12 2025-03-12 21:34

Love Elon and Donald. Great Americans!

Dr_Pippin 2025-03-12 21:39

Just because you can afford a more expensive vehicle doesn't mean you like the more expensive vehicle. Personally when I drive a Model S I am always looking forward to getting back into my Model 3.

craigrn16 2025-03-12 21:39

It only took him getting bribed to finally come along to electric vehicles

FANGO 2025-03-12 22:20

POTUS? That's an acronym meaning "President of the United States". Nobody in this video can be described with that phrase, as none of them both 1) have won a presidential election and 2) are qualified to hold office in the US, per 14th amendment, section 3.

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BlackBay2022 2025-03-12 23:00

So funny and cringe. Tesla is so done now.

livejamie 2025-03-12 23:01

Joe Biden is very pro union > White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday indicated it was because Tesla is not unionized. > When asked about Musk's absence, she said the three big auto makers and top officials with the United Auto Workers would be at the event.

Bamboozleprime 2025-03-13 00:37

In the end, the mythical “Tesla Killer” was Tesla itself lol

twinbee 2025-03-13 00:40

Tesla is home grown and started the whole EV movement. That should more than "make up" for it.

livejamie 2025-03-13 00:54

Exploiting your workers and busting their unions shouldn't "make up" for it. Electric cars have existed since the 19th century, and GM's EV1 was released in 1996, seven years before Tesla was established.

twinbee 2025-03-13 00:58

GM killed it soon after. Tesla really got the ball rolling. Only Tesla were committed to making pure EVs and forcing the competition to play catch up. I disagree it's exploiting anyone. It's mutually agreed, and people are lining up to work for Tesla. If they don't like it, they can leave whenever. Many workers are now rich too since they were given shares in addition to their salary. They have a lot to be thankful for. And yeah obviously you'll get a few bitter disgruntled ex workers. Just like in any company.

WasadCS 2025-03-13 02:40

Such a disingenuous take, the billionaire meme mans car company doesn't exploit anyone? Literally all of the car companies are going to have levels of exploitation, but at least the other companies have unions like how is this hard to understand in any way at all haha

WasadCS 2025-03-13 02:42

yeah true lol, its just whatever the big man says. the fat cheeto puff was the one saying kamala was gonna force everyone to have EV and he completely 180's now that hes got his apartheid buddy on the scene haha

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twinbee 2025-03-13 04:37

And Tesla weren't, despite leading the revolution. That makes what's left a symbol of someone identifying as a used car salesman advertising those cars.

maulla 2025-03-13 12:04

Clowns

mikeinona 2025-03-13 15:31

So the United States of America is now a shithole country. Wonderful. Thanks, low-information voters. Can't tell you how much we all appreciate this.

Suitable_Switch5242 2025-03-13 16:33

What about Special Government Employees?

UpstairsMail3321 2025-03-13 18:46

😂😂😂

No_Dream351 2025-03-13 18:57

Jimmy Carter sold his farm when he became president lol

thekid1689 2025-03-13 22:16

Tyranny

SuperSimpleSam 2025-03-14 02:50

He says he won't be driving it but his staff can.

almonster2066 2025-03-14 14:09

Spot on. Bought a CT to support him and the company. 4 Teslas so far.

aodime 2025-03-14 14:45

Truly a diamond in the rough, that one.

dotslashsandwich 2025-03-15 10:14

Something something average GOP voters' net worth

420catloveredm 2025-03-15 16:30

How do you feel about affirmative action?

twinbee 2025-03-15 16:33

Not highly, but I won't say anymore about that here.

KaleLate4894 2025-03-15 18:38

Least reliable EVs https://caredge.com/guides/the-most-reliable-evs-according-to-consumer-reports-2025

Life_Connection420 2025-03-15 23:08

In your eyes, perhaps, but they are very powerful people which you are not.

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terran1212 2025-03-16 02:39

Having spent much of my life working in politics you might be surprised how many clowns have power in this country

Life_Connection420 2025-03-16 09:45

I agree. We had one in the US we just got rid of.

QuestGalaxy 2025-03-16 11:15

Sure you did...

natemac 2025-03-17 02:16

Actually he bought a Tesler, cause he loves Tesler.

greyscales 2025-03-17 12:16

What car did Biden buy?

Trill-I-Am 2025-03-17 18:09

Every POTUS is a clown. Wanting to be president makes you one. Liking any U.S. president makes you an even bigger one.

bones510 2025-03-17 19:19

In your eyes, perhaps, but they are very powerful people which you are not.

Life_Connection420 2025-03-17 20:16

That looks familiar. Not powerful, but my net worth puts me into one percent category. Never had any interest in politics.

Fun_Muscle9399 2025-03-17 23:21

Yeah, my Model 3 is still a good vehicle for what it does and how it does it. I just don’t feel happy about driving it anymore. I’m not in a financial position to replace a perfectly good vehicle because of the actions of some asshat I have never met.

babylikestopony 2025-03-18 00:04

lol “being first to market should grant us the right to abuse our employees” y’all have the weirdest mental gymnastics

babylikestopony 2025-03-18 00:09

There are basic standards that every other president has abided by, yes.

Too_Beers 2025-03-18 00:33

Doing crimes live on national TV.

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No_Application7162 2025-03-18 03:47

2 clowns

Little-Carpenter-950 2025-03-18 10:25

Powerful? Really? I guess time will tell. Delusional is the more fitting adjective to describe this group….

Little-Carpenter-950 2025-03-18 10:27

I love and support Goya products. Remember when you boycotted and tried to cancel Goya? How is that working out for you? 😂😂

Little-Carpenter-950 2025-03-18 10:28

Bravo!

K2941FZFE 2025-03-18 11:43

Def not buying again

[deleted] 2025-03-18 14:03

Doesn’t matter. They are in an increasing minority and nobody is powerful enough to beat market sentiment.

[deleted] 2025-03-18 14:49

I'm selling mine at a pretty big loss, life is just too short to drive a car that you don't like. Getting a much slower (in a straight line) Hyundai Elantra N that will be much more fun to drive on track, backroads and in the mountains.

Life_Connection420 2025-03-18 14:55

Dems?

Noobuss_ 2025-03-18 15:51

Double Pump and his lackey

KnickedUp 2025-03-18 17:06

My sweet old liberal Aunt saved up for years to get one finally around Christmas in 2023. Now she says people are yelling at her in parking lots and giving her the finger.

KnickedUp 2025-03-18 17:07

“My entire customer base”

VQV37 2025-03-18 19:15

Tesla is the Renaissance of the EV and you know it. The Ev1 was long gone.

RABruin 2025-03-18 23:24

Great men

erothenberg 2025-03-19 00:12

No. The secret service won’t let them drive ever again. I bet he can’t remember the last time he drove himself anywhere.

erothenberg 2025-03-19 00:18

The issue is promoting it on government property, suggesting others should buy one. The United States Office of Government Ethics rule on "Endorsing Organizations, Products or Persons" states that "Executive branch employees may not use their Government positions to suggest that the agency or any part of the executive branch endorses an organization (including a nonprofit organization), product, service, or person."

Finallykeywest 2025-03-19 15:19

Hilarious he hate EV’s!!!! Typical POS lies that he tells

xtoro101 2025-03-19 15:36

The past years it was a whole circus and a lot of people got use to it . It’s crazy

Icy_Increase9891 2025-03-19 18:18

Ok, not a fan. But the first thing I thought of when folks were upset about this was when Biden test drove an F150 lightning, I thought (and still do think) it was cool that he was promoting electric vehicles. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpwuhTTQl9A](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpwuhTTQl9A)

Ursusprimus 2025-03-20 08:39

Tesla can be happy with every marketing help they can get. After all, with Musks ranting he has damaged Tesla‘s image extremely, and that in such a short time! Outside most of the US especially, and in the US he repelled Tesla‘s target group. The company‘s competitors couldn‘t have wished for more. Only way I see to turn this around in the foreseeable future, Musks would have to step down.

Ursusprimus 2025-03-20 08:44

without context hard to tell if you‘re sarcastic or not…

Austinswill 2025-03-20 13:35

Well, the pieces of human trash running around burning and destroying Teslas, because they cant act like adults, hopefully wont end up burning your M3 to the ground.

RABruin 2025-03-20 14:20

Not being sarcastic

RABruin 2025-03-20 14:21

These two men are amazing

Conceitedreality 2025-03-20 17:30

🤡🤡

Fun_Muscle9399 2025-03-20 19:05

I hope not, but if they do, I have insurance. There will always be pieces of shit out there willing to destroy the property of others. Someone trashes my car and I’m filing a claim. Their specific motive or reasoning doesn’t really make me much difference.

bkelln 2025-03-20 19:26

"very small group of people" but the entire Democratic party gets blamed. Classy generalization.

maryland202 2025-03-21 00:00

Hardly 🤣

kaptain_sparty 2025-03-21 15:31

We have them just no more enforcement or consequences

Fz6moto 2025-03-21 18:58

"Everything's Computer!"

dolphin_spit 2025-03-21 20:29

wow so brave to stick up for a billionaire and a moron who’s ruining your country

Correct-Cup9524 2025-03-22 05:26

You should try to contact them and file many complaints

SubstantialWeb8099 2025-03-22 09:02

tbh Elons cognitive problems and extremist world views were well known end of '23.

Life_Connection420 2025-03-22 11:55

Not brave at all. I'm just not a hater. I let things play out before making a judgement.

jherrm17 2025-03-22 13:05

Currently working with a dealership to try and exchange my model 3 for Hyundai Ioniq. Able to use the same charger with an adapter hopefully I’ll get a solid deal

kneemahp 2025-03-22 15:10

The type of person that would wait until 1946 before calling hitler a terrible person

Life_Connection420 2025-03-22 21:57

Why do you lefties always bring up Hitler? Why not somebody like chairman Mau or Pol Pot.

[deleted] 2025-03-23 06:49

This exactly. It's a paradox. People who are greedy for power will stop at nothing to achieve it, especially at the expense of others. Whereas the people who are decent humans and would actually make good leaders will not ignore their morals to achieve power, and so often don't end up in power.

killerbrofu 2025-03-23 14:07

You're right. We should start using Mussolini and Stalin instead.

Tommy27 2025-03-23 17:24

The best diablo player, which you are not.

Life_Connection420 2025-03-23 20:25

Thank goodness

Little-Carpenter-950 2025-03-23 22:58

No not Dems, the idiots that choose to vandalize people’s property. They are not powerful, they are cowards.

GreenKumara 2025-03-24 00:07

Imagine if Biden had done this. They would have melted down.

Bells_Theorem 2025-03-24 05:46

Criminals. This is a crime. One that will never be prosecuted sadly but still a crime at the highest levels of government. Corruption out in the open with no fear.

Bells_Theorem 2025-03-24 05:50

They are also corrupt and this diminishes the the presidential office.

Bells_Theorem 2025-03-24 05:51

I would like to hear a convincing argument as to why that should be the case.

Life_Connection420 2025-03-24 11:21

Name a politician who is not corrupt.

TheMeltingSnowman72 2025-03-25 03:30

You say that like it's impossible to have power and be a clown at the same time 🤣 Oh to live through the eyes of the naive. What a joy that must be.

AnotherDoubtfulGuest 2025-03-26 20:39

And then still didn’t.

Haunting_Session29 2025-03-27 17:04

If damaging a dealership is domestic terrorism that can get you sent to a prison in another country maybe those terrorists should change their target from the dealerships to something worth the consequences. They could become penpals with Luigi.... Just saying if that's the consequence you're risking make the reward worth it..

OhHiMarkkkkkkkkkk 2025-03-31 18:56

Musk is such a fucking dork. Clearly he wants his new daddy’s approval.

offgridsteve 2025-04-01 00:40

Bernie Sanders

Bubbly_Miss_Seung 2025-04-02 17:46

I love my Model 3 from 2018...especially because there's still a gear stalk and not on the screen, which I think is so weird. But, I'm also not happy about driving it and embarrassed because of the current situation with both clowns: Elon and Potus![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|cry)

Parkyguy 2025-04-03 18:51

I call BS. there will never be proof of purchase.

2x2cycles 2025-04-05 19:19

President/car salesman what a bunch of assholes of course it’s illegal you don’t hawk fucking products from the White House lawn

Life_Connection420 2025-04-07 08:07

Is that a joke?

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