Trump has been accused of using his presidency to benefit Musk, including turning the White House into a Tesla showroom during a press event last month. The president said he would be buying a Tesla during the event. On Thursday, Trump said he didn’t get a special deal on the Tesla.

Elon Musk's 'top secret' message was seen by millions as the Tesla co-founder took his seat among high ranking administration officials during a Donald Trump Cabinet meeting

A handwritten note reading 'top secret' was spotted in front of Tesla CEO Elon Musk during a televised Trump administration Cabinet meeting, leaving viewers puzzled