WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump, who's buying a Tesla to show loyalty to company CEO Elon Musk, has had plenty to say about electric vehicles over the years. Most of it is not good. Of course, Trump was once a sharp critic of Musk, too, which is especially notable given how tight the pair are now.

Accompanied by Elon Musk, and after some deliberation, the president opted for a red Model S, which according to his note, is worth US$108,990.