After being mocked on a late-night show, Elon Musk fires back with a harsh five-word response that quickly grabs attention.
President Trump and Elon Musk promote Tesla Outside the White House
President Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk turned the White House lawn into an impromptu showroom.
The event showcased Tesla vehicles, with Trump personally endorsing the brand. He declared his intent to buy a Tesla despite not being allowed to drive one.
The Daily Show mocks Tesla event with satirical advertisement
The Daily Show, hosted by Jon Stewart, released a skit parodying the White House Tesla event.
The sketch, titled “Tesla Auto Mall,” mimicked low-budget car dealership ads. It featured exaggerated sales tactics and referenced Tesla’s recent challenges.
In the video, a voiceover encouraged customers to visit the “White House Tesla Auto Mall” instead of other dealerships.
The skit ended with a humorous jab at Tesla’s recent controversies, including production issues and declining sales.
“So don’t waste your time going to those other Tesla dealerships with riots and flaming Cybertrucks, you’ve gotta come down to White House Tesla Auto Mall,” the skit ends.
Elon Musk’s brutal 5-word response to The Daily Show
Musk quickly reacted to the video after it was shared on X, his social media platform.
He responded with a five-word comment: “Thanks for helping sell Teslas!!”.
His remark included a laughing emoji, suggesting he found humor in the situation.
Despite the joke, Tesla has faced significant setbacks recently.
Sales have declined, and stock prices have fallen. The parody may have unintentionally drawn more attention to Tesla’s struggles rather than promoting the brand.
Trump’s changing views on Electric Vehicles
Trump’s endorsement of Tesla marks a dramatic shift in his stance on electric vehicles.
He previously criticized EVs, calling them “a disaster” and “ruining America.” He also associated them with left-wing political ideologies.
Now, Trump not only supports Tesla but also warns against harming the company.
He stated that anyone “messing with Tesla” would be considered “domestic terrorists.” This newfound alliance with Musk has raised eyebrows, given Trump’s previous opposition to EVs.
Musk and Trump’s collaboration benefits both parties.
Trump gains support from Musk’s followers, while Tesla receives presidential backing. However, critics see this as political theater rather than genuine advocacy for electric vehicles.
As Tesla navigates financial struggles, Musk’s response to media satire highlights his resilience.
Whether this partnership will positively impact Tesla’s future remains to be seen.