In town pool report #6 - Trump comments on Putin and Tesla sales, Musk on how long he will stay

Trump sat in a red Model X. Trump: "That's beautiful."

The two walked to a Cybertruck. Musk: "This is bullet proof."

A reporter asked Musk is he would remain CEO of Tesla while working with Trump.

Musk:

"Yea. I am CEO of Tesla and yea."

Trump pointed to Musk:

"This man is a great patriot and you should cherish it."

Musk was asked if he could guarantee there would be no interruption to be Social Security benefits. Musk:

"We are going to be very careful with any benefits. In fact, only by tackling waste of fraud can we actually preserve those programs for the future."

Trump was asked if he would talk to Putin about a ceasefire deal with Ukraine.

"I'll talk to Vladimir Putin." "It takes two to tango." He said he expected to talk to Putin this week.

The one I pick is that one. He pointed to the red Model X.

Trump: "I don't want a discount." He said he would pay with a check.

Trump was asked if he thought buying a Tesla would help Tesla sales. Trump:

"I hope it does."

Musk was asked how long he would work with the government. Musk: "I'll stay as long as it's useful."

Ended at 3:26 pm. Trump walked back toward the Oval.

Brian Bennett

Senior White House Correspondent

TIME

@ByBrianBennett

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