Trump’s Electric Car Tango: A Witty Ride Through His Confusing Preferences

When it comes to electric cars, Donald Trump is like that friend who can’t decide between tacos or pizza at dinner—one minute he’s loving the greens and the next he’s off on a cheese binge. So what’s the deal with Trump and electric vehicles? Let’s break it down!

It seems that every time we think we have figured out Trump’s car preferences, he flips the script faster than you can say “Tesla!” Just recently, he was all in a huff about those flashy Chinese electric makers like BYD, threatening to hit them with a hefty 100% tariff if they tried to park their wheels over here from Mexico. “Hey Xi Jinping! No EVs for you in America!” he practically shouted. It’s like he’s Tetris-ing tariffs while trying to keep things from lining up in his favor.

Fast forward to July, and Trump is back at it, proclaiming at a Milwaukee rant that he wants to wipe electric cars from existence—goodbye, Tesla; hello, combustion engines! His cue? “On day one, I’ll end the Electric Vehicle Mandate. Bye-bye auto industry as we know it!”

But here’s where it gets juicy: Enter Elon Musk, the superhero of electric cars, with a whopping $45 million cheering him on from the sidelines of Trump’s campaign. Yeah, you heard that right! Talk about strange bedfellows! How does Musk throw cash at a guy who wants to obliterate his business? Apparently, their bond is stronger than the gravitational pull of a black hole.

Last week, they had an intense chit-chat on Musk’s platform, X (formerly Twitter, because rebranding is cool). They yammered about everything from immigration to energy, with Trump teasing the idea of being pro-electric again just because, well, he couldn’t say no to a friend that deep in his pockets.

Yet, despite all this electric enthusiasm, Trump isn’t shy about wanting to scrap the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit like it’s last year’s smartphone. “Incentives? Not my cup of tea,” Trump said, showing off his usual knack for being relatable while sounding utterly confusing. “I like gas cars, hybrids, and sushi, but trying to make everyone happy sounds exhausting!”

He’s also got plans for the American auto industry that involve a bit of a twisty road. He aims to block the export of locally made cars while happily giving a nod to those made in China, but only if they promise to build factories here too. It’s a little like hosting a party but telling your guests they have to bring their own snacks before you let them in.

Musk’s potential appointment in Trump’s cabinet if he wins feels like a plot twist in a sitcom: “This just in, Elon Musk may be the new Secretary of Shenanigans!” Who knows? With Trump at the wheel, it could either be a joyride or a bit of a disaster—but hey, at least the entertainment value will be electric!

So, buckle up, folks! The rollercoaster between Trump and electric vehicles promises to keep us all in stitches, whether we like our cars battery-powered or good ol’ gas guzzlers!