President Donald Trump on Tuesday afternoon climbed into a cherry-red Tesla Model S, admiring the elaborate control panel and white leather seats, as Elon Musk, acting as a salesman of sorts, maneuvered into the passenger seat.

Trump announced his intention to buy a Tesla on Monday night to support his close adviser billionaire Elon Musk, who is the CEO of the car company. "That's beautiful," Trump said, getting into the front seat of a red Model S on Tuesday.

In front of the White House as he looked over the Tesla vehicles, President Trump said he would not be allowed to drive his new car.