A viral video featuring US President Donald Trump is being widely shared on social media. In the clip, Trump can supposedly be seen announcing an immediate ban on Elon Musk’s Tesla production in the United States. The video has surfaced at a time when an ongoing public spat between the President and Tesla CEO has shaken the internet.
A recent fact-check by Factly revealed that the viral video is misleading! It has been created using AI and parody content. Recently, tension escalated between them after Musk blasted Trump’s latest funding bill. On the other hand, Trump retaliated with threats to cut back the federal contracts linked with the Tesla CEO’s ventures.
President Donald Trump banned Tesla production in the USA. This happened when a drama-driven leader got selected through propaganda, this is poor governance.
Stay calm and be strong @elonmusk @Tesla
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— Shamsher Ali (@Shamsher__Ali) June 8, 2025
There are no credible news reports regarding the video’s authenticity or any official statement issued by Donald Trump. The claim that he had banned Tesla production in America is misleading. Fact-Checking site Factly found that an account named @dangerousaireturns has been running AI lip-sync material on its Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube pages. According to reports, the visuals used in the said video were uploaded by ABC 10 News on May 31, 2025.
This year, in March, US President Donald Trump stepped into the front seat of a brand new red Tesla, parked outside the White House. With Elon standing by his side, Trump chose a red Model S from among several Tesla models showcased temporarily on display. The high-profile event took place at the White House’s South Lawn. The president purchased the car as a mark of support for Elon Musk at a time when the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Head is facing opposition.
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