Daily Show Parodies Trump's Tesla Promotion amid Stock Plunge

In a surprising publicity stunt, President Donald Trump promoted Tesla amid a significant decline in the company's stock value, which has dropped by 50% since December. During an event at the White House, Trump showcased Tesla vehicles and announced he would be purchasing a $90,000 Model S Plaid, humorously mispronouncing the brand as 'Teslerr.' Late-night hosts, including Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert, mocked the event, with Kimmel noting Trump’s prior opposition to electric cars and Colbert quipping about the absurdity of a potential illegal boycott of Tesla. The Daily Show even created a parody commercial of the event, which received approval from Elon Musk, highlighting the unintended hilarity of the situation. Comedian Bill Burr criticized Musk in a separate interview, labeling him as an 'idiot' and 'Nazi,' reflecting the polarized views surrounding these high-profile figures. This confluence of events has left many questioning the future of Tesla and the public perceptions of both Trump and Musk.