President Donald Trump purchased a Tesla Model S last month after years of bashing electric vehicles from the campaign trail and the Oval Office. Now, like-minded Republicans are flocking to the shiny red EV and posing for the cameras as Musk critics vandalize his stores and demand he leave the company.

More than 1,000 from across Ohio turned out Saturday to protest outside a Columbus Tesla dealership. Among other objections, they were protesting the sweeping powers President Donald Trump has given the world’s richest man and the way that man is using them.

Donald Trump provided an update after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk expressed his intention to take an exit from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

KEY TAKEAWAYS Shares of Ford rose Monday morning, as U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview over the weekend that he “couldn’t care less” if automakers increased their prices due to tariffs on vehicle imports.

Trump's tariffs have sparked criticism, especially after he vowed to lower prices for Americans during his campaign.

President Trump is brushing off concerns about his new tariffs on foreign automakers. NBC News senior business correspondent Christine Romans joins José Díaz-Balart from the Big Board to break down the impact of Trump’s policies and to share more on China,

Some analysts have warned that Trump's import charges could lead to the temporary shutdown of some US car production, with increased prices passed onto consumers. But the US president told NBC News on Saturday that he hoped foreign carmakers will raise prices as it meant "people are gonna buy American-made cars - we have plenty".

A study by the Yale Budget Lab estimated tariffs would increase vehicle prices by an average of 13.5%, worth another $6,400 to the price of a new vehicle.

When the Trump auto tariffs take effect on April 2, prices for cars from both foreign and domestic automakers — as well as for repairs — will likely rise.

Two Michigan business groups urged President Donald Trump to halt plans to impose sweeping 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, saying it would lead to dramatic price hikes, supply chain disruptions and pain in the auto-heavy state.

A 25% tariff on imported passenger vehicles, light trucks and some auto parts goes into effect this week. Automakers that import more vehicles and auto parts will be affected the most. Toyota, Hyundai and Nissan could all be significantly impacted.

But cheap transportation under warranty had appeared ready to stage a rally over the past year. However, President Trump is enacting a 25% tariff on cars and car parts imported into the U.S. beginning this week.