Trump Announces Tesla Purchase to Back Elon Musk Amid Protests and Stock Decline

President Trump defends Elon Musk against protests and boycotts, calling them illegal despite constitutional protections for free speech.

Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he plans to purchase a Tesla as a show of support for Elon Musk, whom he praised as a 'great American.'
Protests and boycotts targeting Tesla have arisen due to Musk's prominent role in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Tesla's stock value has plummeted by 55% since December, with investors expressing concern over Musk's dual focus on his companies and government responsibilities.
Several Tesla dealerships and charging stations have been vandalized, with incidents including gunfire, fires, and Molotov cocktails reported in multiple states.
Trump's claim that boycotting Tesla is illegal contradicts established Supreme Court rulings, which protect consumer boycotts as a form of free speech.