Trump Buys Tesla Model S Plaid, Gary Black Calls Endorsement 'Potentially Huge,' Says It Could Drive Over 1 Million Sales

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Donald Trump’s recent purchase of a Tesla Model S Plaid for White House staff could drive a surge in Tesla sales, according to The Future Fund’s Gary Black.

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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Donald Trump's recent purchase of a Tesla Model S for White House staff could drive

00:06a surge in Tesla sales, according to Future Fund's Gary Black. Black estimated that if

00:12just five percent of Republican voters act on Trump's endorsement, Tesla could see over

00:17one million additional purchases, nearly matching its 2025 global delivery forecast.

00:22President praised CEO Elon Musk for exposing government waste at a White House event

00:27featuring Teslas, calling the billionaire a patriot. Tesla stock rebounded on Tuesday

00:32with after-hours trading, raising shares to above $230. Shares are down nearly 40% year-to-date.

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