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Trump Backs Tesla Amid Protests, Calls Vandals Terrorists

3/19/2025

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Donald Trump made headlines by showing his support for Tesla and Elon Musk with the purchase of a Model S, even though Secret Service rules prevent him from driving it. Amidst this, Tesla grappled with nationwide protests and vandalism, which Musk condemned as "terrorism." In response, Trump threatened to label the vandals as domestic terrorists, sparking investigations into the unrest.

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Donald Trump made headlines by showing his support for Tesla and Elon Musk with the purchase of a Model S, even though Secret Service rules prevent him from driving it. Amidst this, Tesla grappled with nationwide protests and vandalism, which Musk condemned as "terrorism." In response, Trump threatened to label the vandals as domestic terrorists, sparking investigations into the unrest.