Concerns over X’s presence were previously raised when he was spotted in the Oval Office while Trump signed an executive order on federal job cuts. His mother, musician Grimes, expressed surprise, writing on X, “He should not be in public like this… Thank you for alerting me.”

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,