Trump told reporters he would write a check for the car, which retails for roughly $80,000, and leave it at the White House so his staff can drive it. The president also said he hopes his purchase will boost Tesla,

On the afternoon of March 11, the South Lawn of the White House turned into a makeshift outdoor Tesla (TSLA) showroom as President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk toured a smattering of the brand’s EVs in front of a press gaggle.

Ethics experts are sounding the alarm that the president's event with Elon Musk could eliminate the lines of proper objectivity from elected officials.