Qatar gives Trump red Cybertruck motorcade en route to Doha
President Donald Trump was given a red Cybertruck motorcade on his way to Doha, Qatar.
As part of his second international trip during his second term as president, Trump traveled to Qatar after a stop in Saudi Arabia. Doha sought to make a positive impression, tapping into its alliance with Tesla CEO Elon Musk by having the president’s motorcade be led by two red Cybertrucks.
The Rapid Response 47 X account posted a video of the motorcade, showing two red Cybertrucks flanking the lead vehicle.
The vehicles were also emblazoned with a gold stripe and golden insignia.
The choice was praised by several Trump allies.
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“Qatar’s police are now rolling in red @Tesla Cybertrucks,” Fox News host Laura Ingraham said in a post on X. “@ElonMusk’s ride of the future just became the official motorcade escort. Even the cops love Tesla.”
Musk himself posted a video of the motorcade as well.
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