Elon Musk has no experience in government and lacks knowledge of our history. Yet his wealth apparently qualifies him to use chainsaw on institutions.

One of the trends that Donald Trump and his supporters wanted to reverse with his big speech to a joint session of Congress on March 4 was a steady erosion of his job-approval ratings in the polls from the mildly positive “honeymoon” levels he registered just after returning to the White House.

Trump told reporters he would write a check for the car, which retails for roughly $80,000, and leave it at the White House so his staff can drive it. The president also said he hopes his purchase will boost Tesla,