Trump Shops for Teslas at White House to Back Elon Musk

US President Donald Trump said he would purchase a Tesla to keep at the White House for the use of his staff in a sign of support for Elon Musk, after shares of the electric-car maker had their worst day in four years amid a growing backlash over Musk’s political allegiances.

Five of the automaker’s vehicles — encompassing the range of models currently available — were presented to Trump on the driveway ringing the South Lawn of the White House. He ultimately settled on a red Model S.