Hoax – A video shows Donald Trump announcing a ban on Tesla production in the US after a fight with Elon Musk.
Analysis
In recent days, a video has circulated on social media featuring former US President Donald Trump. In the footage, he appears to announce an immediate ban on Tesla car production in the country, citing a betrayal by Elon Musk regarding the Epstein case files.
The video quickly went viral, shared by users claiming that Trump took this action after a personal dispute with Musk. The alleged speech includes dramatic phrases, calling Musk a “snake,” a “nerd,” and criticizing Tesla cars. Here’s the content being spread:
Text: Donald Trump is so petty. He bans Tesla production after a rivalry with his former best friend Elon Musk.
Transcript: Today I’m here to announce that I will immediately ban the production of all Teslas in the United States of America. As everyone knows, Elon stabbed me in the back a few days ago and went crazy on his X platform, lying about my involvement with the Epstein files. I can’t have that snake Elon making money in this country while I’m president. Nobody likes Tesla anyway, unless you’re a nerd. They catch fire and break easily, so they’re definitely not the best EVs around. And yes, I bought a Tesla a few months ago to show support for Elon, but I never drove it. It was just to get his support in the election, and it worked. Now, I’m listing that crap Tesla for sale—anyone want it, I’ll let it go for $69. That’s the real value of those old cars. And more importantly, that snake will now go bankrupt and come crawling back to me in a few days.
Fact-Check
The video stirred significant discussion and doubts. We’ll clarify it by answering three questions: 1) Did Trump ban Tesla after a fight with Elon Musk? 2) How was the video of Trump made? 3) Is Elon Musk’s company actually under threat in the US?
Did Trump ban Tesla after a fight with Elon Musk?
No. The claim that Donald Trump officially announced a ban on Tesla production in the US is false. There’s no government statement or administrative action to support this. Nor is this information reported by any reputable news outlet. While Trump and Musk have had ups and downs, no such extreme measure was taken.
How was the video of Trump banning Tesla made?
The video is a deepfake. It was created using AI tools that cloned Donald Trump’s voice and overlaid manipulated audio onto genuine footage. The original clip was taken from an official broadcast, available on Trump’s official YouTube channel, and it makes no mention of Tesla.
Is Elon Musk’s company under threat in the US?
No. Tesla continues to operate normally in the US, and there’s no move to ban its production. Trump has reportedly said he plans to sell his Tesla Model S, as noted by Estadão, but this has no official impact on Musk’s company.
The video exaggerates and fabricates details from an unverified personal narrative. Similar hoaxes have occurred before, such as a fake quote in which Trump allegedly insulted Lula, debunked by Boatos.org.
Conclusion
The video of Donald Trump announcing a ban on Tesla in the US is fake. It’s AI-generated content with no real statement or action from Trump against Musk’s company. The original footage doesn’t even mention Tesla.
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