People were shocked to learn the eerie reason why Donald Trump is not allowed to drive his newly purchased Tesla from Elon Musk.
Donald Trump recently bought a Tesla Model S from Elon Musk. This purchase was meant to show support for Musk and his company during tough times.
However, there is a surprising reason why Trump cannot drive his new car.
Trump purchased a new Tesla to show support for Elon Musk
Trump decided to buy a shiny red Tesla to express his confidence in Elon Musk and Tesla. He made this announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social.
In his post, he called Tesla Musk’s “baby” and criticized those who were allegedly trying to boycott the company.
He wrote: “In any event, I’m going to buy a brand new Tesla tomorrow morning as a show of confidence and support for Elon Musk, a truly great American. Why should he be punished for putting his tremendous skills to work in order to help MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN???”
Many saw this as a show of loyalty during a challenging period for Tesla, which has faced significant drops in its stock value.
Eerie reason Trump is not allowed to drive newly purchased Tesla
Despite his excitement about the Tesla, Trump cannot legally drive it. The reason for this is a rule enforced by the U.S. Secret Service.
This rule states that presidents are not allowed to drive their own vehicles on public roads.
Trump acknowledged this restriction when he said, “I’m not allowed to drive. I haven’t driven a car in a long time.”
“I’m not allowed to use it. Can you believe it?”
This rule is in place for the safety of the president. The Secret Service wants to ensure that no harm comes to the president while he is in a vehicle.
Even after leaving office, former presidents continue to receive protective services, including a designated driver.
History of presidential driving
The last president to drive on public roads was Lyndon B. Johnson, who served from 1963 to 1969. Since then, all presidents have relied on trained Secret Service agents to drive them.
These agents are skilled in evasive driving maneuvers, ensuring the president’s safety during travel.
While presidents cannot drive on public roads, they can operate vehicles on private property, such as golf carts.
This allows them some personal freedom without compromising their safety.
Future plans for the Tesla
Since Trump cannot drive his Tesla himself, he has decided to leave it at the White House.
He mentioned that he would allow his staff to use it instead. “I’m gonna let people at the place use it,” he said, “They all are all excited about that.”
This arrangement allows Trump to keep the car while still adhering to the rules set by the Secret Service.
He expressed enthusiasm for the staff to enjoy the vehicle, even though he cannot take it for a drive himself.
Trump’s purchase of the Tesla has drawn attention in the media. It emphasizes the ongoing relationship between Trump and Musk.
Many see this as a political move to support American innovation and entrepreneurship, especially during a time when Tesla faces challenges.
The stock market struggles for Tesla have been significant, with the company losing half its value in just three months.
Trump’s support could be seen as a way to rally public confidence in the brand and its future.