Coverage dated March 10, 2025
Donald Trump warns Tesla protesters as he buys one of Elon Musk's cars
Headline from Newsweek
Speaking alongside Tesla's Musk, Trump expressed support amid recent "Tesla Takedown" protests and the company's stock decline.
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The Daily Dot
Trump calls Tesla boycotts 'illegal' as stock continues freefall ↗ (opens The Daily Dot)Published
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Today, Donald Trump tweeted that a boycott of Tesla was illegal, saying that he was going to buy a car today to support Elon Musk.
The Guardian
Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal’ and says he’s buying one to support Musk ↗ (opens The Guardian)Published
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President makes statement in support of Musk’s ‘baby’ as company shares fall hard and owners sell vehicles
Jalopnik
President Trump Says Boycotting Tesla Is Illegal ↗ (opens Jalopnik)Published
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President Donald Trump took to social media to tell Americans they must buy Teslas as it is illegal to boycott the company.
Newsweek
Donald Trump warns Tesla protesters as he buys one of Elon Musk's cars ↗ (opens Newsweek)Published
Newsweek's feed description
Speaking alongside Tesla's Musk, Trump expressed support amid recent "Tesla Takedown" protests and the company's stock decline.
Blaze Media
Trump plans to buy Tesla vehicle to combat 'illegal' boycott from leftists, support Elon Musk ↗ (opens Blaze Media)Published
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Leftists have attacked Tesla vehicles and dealerships in protest.
Newsweek
Donald Trump calls Tesla boycotts illegal ↗ (opens Newsweek)Published
Newsweek's feed description
The president said protesters were trying to "illegally and collusively boycott Tesla" because Elon Musk is in his administration.
Rolling Stone
Trump Cries for Elon, Blames 'Illegal' Liberal Boycott for Tanking Tesla ↗ (opens Rolling Stone)Published
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Donald Trump claimed that an "illegal" liberal boycott is hurting Tesla, and vowed to buy a car from Elon Musk's electric vehicle company.
NBC New York
Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal' and says he's buying one to support Elon Musk ↗ (opens NBC New York)Published
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Trump called Musk, the controversial leader of Tesla and a new government efficiency initiative, a “truly great American.”
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