President Trump will keep his Tesla despite an escalating feud with Elon Musk that has shaken the political and tech worlds. The former president revealed he has no plans to part with his red Model S, even as tensions with the Tesla CEO reach new heights following Musk’s abrupt departure from Trump’s advisory circle.
Trump Stands By His Tesla Despite Musk Fallout
President Donald Trump confirmed he’s holding onto his red Tesla Model S despite his growing public spat with Elon Musk, though he may relocate the vehicle from its current White House parking spot. Trump purchased the electric vehicle in March as a show of support for Musk, who was facing criticism at the time, demonstrating the once-strong alliance between the two high-profile figures.
The relationship between Trump and Musk deteriorated rapidly after the tech billionaire left his White House advisory role in May, marking a dramatic shift in their public alliance. While keeping the Tesla, Trump also plans to continue using Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service at the White House, noting during a recent Invest America Roundtable event, “I may move the Tesla around a little bit, but I don’t think we’ll be doing that with Starlink. It’s a good service.”
Economic Policy Triggers Tech Titan Showdown
The core of the conflict stems from Musk’s fierce opposition to Trump’s proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which includes tax cuts, spending increases, and notably the elimination of electric vehicle tax credits. Musk publicly denounced the economic package as a “disgusting abomination,” directly challenging Trump’s flagship policy and igniting the President’s ire, who later claimed he asked Musk to leave his advisory role and “took away his EV Mandate.”
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Trump has given senators a July 4 deadline to pass his economic bill, applying pressure while the rift with one of America’s most prominent business leaders continues to widen. The President’s stance on Tesla has noticeably shifted, as he now claims the company is “having a hard time” after previously praising it as a “great American company”—a clear indication of how personal conflicts can influence political messaging and economic positions.
White House Technology Remains Despite Personal Feuds
Despite threatening to cancel subsidies and contracts for Musk’s businesses, Trump appears to be taking a practical approach to the technology itself. The White House installed Starlink to improve connectivity issues, and Trump’s decision to maintain this service suggests a separation between his personal grievances and practical governmental needs.
“I have a lot of locations. I got so many locations that I don’t know what to do with them all,” Trump stated regarding potential new parking spots for his Tesla, maintaining his characteristic confidence despite the controversy.
The ongoing saga between Trump and Musk represents a fascinating intersection of politics, technology, and personal ego in America’s highest corridors of power. While a White House official had previously confirmed Trump was considering selling or giving away the Tesla, the President has since adopted a more measured tone, even indicating he would be open to speaking with Musk if approached—leaving the door open for a potential reconciliation that could significantly impact the future of American technology policy and electric vehicle development.
Sources:
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-reveals-plans-his-tesla-after-elon-musk-feud-2083226
https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-keeping-starlink-tesla-white-house-elon-musk-fight-2025-6