US President Donald Trump purchased a red Tesla Model X directly from Elon Musk Written By: — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 12, 2025 Cybertruck’s Bulletproof features discuss Elon Musk and the US President also inspected the Tesla Cybertruck. Musk highlighted the vehicle's unique features, noting that the Cybertruck is bulletproof, a detail that caught the President’s interest. However, Trump clarified that while he purchased the Model X, he would not be driving it due to security restrictions. Instead, the car will be made available for White House staff. Tesla stock rises amid Presidential endorsement Tesla’s stock saw a remarkable boost following the Trump's endorsement. This comes after a period of volatility for the automaker, attributed to Elon Musk’s expanding political influence and controversial moves to reduce federal government size. Trump addressed the issue of vandalism against Tesla dealerships and vehicles, vowing to classify any violence against Tesla as domestic terrorism. "I think Musk has been treated very unfairly by a very small group of people, and I just want people to know that he can't be penalized for being a patriot," Trump stated. He emphasized his commitment to stopping such acts and ensuring Tesla's operations are safeguarded. President Trump rejected discounts Rejecting any discounts to avoid allegations of favoritism, Trump revelead that he paid the full price for the Model X. “I don’t want a discount,” he said. “Musk would give me a discount, but if I do, they’re gonna say, ‘Oh, I got benefits.’”