Calls for President Donald Trump’s impeachment erupted on Tuesday after he openly endorsed Tesla while standing beside Elon Musk at the White House. Critics accused Trump of using his office to promote a private business, with some labeling it a blatant act of corruption. The backlash intensified after reports surfaced that Trump read directly from a Tesla sales pitch during his speech.
Trump, who returned to office in January, framed his Tesla purchase as a stand against what he called an “illegal” boycott by the “Radical Left.” His statement on Truth Social praised Musk as a “great American” and denounced critics for trying to harm the billionaire’s businesses. However, the sight of a sitting president essentially delivering an advertisement from the White House didn’t sit well with many Americans.
Political Firestorm Over White House Sales Pitch
Journalist Aaron Rupar was among the first to highlight the controversy, posting on social media, “Trump was reading from a literal Tesla sales pitch, complete with pricing, during his White House event with Elon Musk.” The claim quickly spread, fueling outrage online.
Twitter users erupted, with one writing, “Trump reading a Tesla sales pitch at the White House with Musk shows blatant corruption.” Others called for immediate impeachment, arguing that the event blurred the line between public office and personal endorsements.
While Trump has faced impeachment twice before, this latest controversy has rekindled discussions about ethics in his administration. So far, no formal proceedings have been announced, but the uproar suggests that scrutiny of Trump’s ties to Musk and Tesla is far from over.
