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,

President Donald Trump on Tuesday afternoon climbed into a cherry-red Tesla Model S, admiring the elaborate control panel and white leather seats, as Elon Musk, acting as a salesman of sorts, maneuvered into the passenger seat.

President Trump has spent years bashing electric vehicles. But with Elon Musk by his side, he said he would buy a bright red one.