Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal' and says he's buying one to support Elon Musk

President Trump said in March 2025 that boycotts of Tesla were "illegal" and that he would buy one of the company's cars to support Elon Musk, as "Tesla Takedown" protests spread and the company's stock fell.

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National10 articles from 8 sources across the spectrum· Updated 567d ago

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Rolling StoneLeft· 567d ago

Trump Cries for Elon, Blames 'Illegal' Liberal Boycott for Tanking Tesla

The Daily DotLeft· 567d ago

Trump calls Tesla boycotts 'illegal' as stock continues freefall

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NBC New YorkLean Left· 567d ago

Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal' and says he's buying one to support Elon Musk

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 567d ago

Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal' and says he's buying one to support Elon Musk

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 567d ago

Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal' and says he's buying one to support Elon Musk

NewsweekCenter· 567d ago

Donald Trump warns Tesla protesters as he buys one of Elon Musk's cars

NewsweekCenter· 567d ago

Donald Trump calls Tesla boycotts illegal

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Blaze MediaRight· 567d ago

Trump plans to buy Tesla vehicle to combat 'illegal' boycott from leftists, support Elon Musk

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JalopnikLean Left· 567d ago

President Trump Says Boycotting Tesla Is Illegal

The GuardianLean Left· 567d ago

Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal’ and says he’s buying one to support Musk

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