Trump sparked outrage after details from his ‘scripted’ Tesla notes were exposed, raising questions about his statements and intentions.
Recently, Donald Trump attended a press conference to announce his purchase of a Tesla from Elon Musk.
This event aimed to show support for Musk amid claims of a boycott against Tesla. However, details from Trump’s notes during the conference sparked significant backlash.
Trump announced his purchase of a Tesla Model S.
On March 11, 2025, Trump made headlines when he purchased a red Tesla Model S. The car’s retail price is about $80,000.
During his announcement, he encouraged his supporters to back Musk, the CEO of Tesla.
Trump criticized what he called “Radical Left Lunatics” for trying to undermine the company.
In a video shared on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump expressed admiration for the Tesla brand.
Speaking outside of the White House, Trump said: “Number one, it’s a great product – as good as it gets – and number two, because Elon has devoted his energy and his life to doing this and I think he has been treated very unfairly…”
People spot details in his ‘scripted’ Tesla notes during a press conference
While speaking, a photographer captured an image of the notes Trump was holding.
These notes included handwritten details about Tesla pricing, which resembled a sales pitch.
The notes stated, “Teslas can be purchased as low as $299/month or $35K.” Another line mentioned, “All cars have self-driving, just needs to be turned on.”
The revelation of these scripted notes raised eyebrows among viewers. Many felt that Trump was not genuinely expressing his own thoughts but rather reading from a prepared statement.
Public reaction to the notes
Many people took to social media to express their outrage.
One user said: His whole presidency is an embarassment.
The second user wrote: Did he ever complete his schooling? He expresses himself like a six-year-old.
The third user wrote: In one of the most embarrassing moments in @WhiteHouse history, @realDonaldTrump starred in his own Tesla infomercial in front of the White House with notes in hand written by his pet #ElonMusk.
“How pathetic.”
The fourth user added: At this point, does anyone really believe Trump, not Elon, is in charge. Elon gave Trump a script to pitch his cars & Trump did it.
Another user commented: He isn’t even a good car salesman.
Someone said: Basically stepping into his own as a shifty used car salesman….
Critics accused Trump of grifting and political corruption.
Several commentators accused Trump of using the event for personal gain.
One person wrote, “Trump reading a Tesla sales pitch at the White House shows blatant corruption.”
They argued that this behavior was part of a long pattern of grifting, where personal interests blend with public duties.
The outrage emphasized broader concerns about the relationship between business and politics.
Critics questioned whether Trump was acting in the best interest of the public or promoting Musk’s business for his own benefit.
The context of Tesla’s struggles
Tesla has faced significant challenges recently, including a drop in stock value.
The company’s stock has lost more than half its value in just a few months. This financial struggle has made the timing of Trump’s purchase and endorsement feel even more significant.
By publicly supporting Tesla, Trump aimed to rally his followers and bolster confidence in the company.
However, the scripted nature of the event undermined his message and left many feeling skeptical.