Trump compares Elon Musk to 'Isaac Neutron'

Isaac Newton, not to be confused with Isaac Neutron, revolutionized science and remains fundamental to modern physics.

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President Donald Trump made headlines after his publicity stunt to billionaire Elon Musk by purchasing a shiny red Tesla to boost Musk’s slumping company.

The two were seen on the South Lawn of the White House, where dozens of cars were lined up before Trump and Musk selected the vehicle.

However, it wasn’t the car purchase that caught attention, but a comment Trump made during the event. In an audio clip, Trump appears to compare Musk to the famed English physicist Isaac Newton, but mistakenly calls him "Isaac Neutron."

In the audio, Trump enthusiastically says, "It's fantastic, fantastic. He was a smart guy. You know Tesla. First the light bulb and now this. Seems like a modern-day Isaac Neutron." While the comment drew attention online, many took it in good humor, with one social media user joking, "Man… I miss the times, when Isaac Neutron was around… so does Donald Trump."

 

 

 

 

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At the event, Trump and Musk also sat inside a Tesla Model X. Trump praised the vehicle, saying, "Wow, that's beautiful," as he settled into the driver’s seat. Musk joked about giving the Secret Service a heart attack but clarified that Trump didn’t test drive the car, as he is not permitted to drive.

Tesla’s stock saw a slight recovery, rising 3.6%, despite concerns over lower-than-expected deliveries. Trump, who had previously announced his support for Tesla and Elon Musk, made a very public purchase of a red Model X at the White House, calling it "beautiful" and praising Musk as a "great guy" and "patriot." He emphasized he bought the car at full price, declining any discount to avoid favoritism.

While Tesla shares have suffered due to Musk’s increasing political involvement, Trump defended Musk, stating he believed the entrepreneur had been treated unfairly. Trump also addressed concerns over attacks on Tesla vehicles, promising to label such incidents as "domestic terrorism."

Meanwhile, market uncertainty deepened when Trump hinted at a potential recession, further fueling fears of an economic slowdown. Despite efforts to reduce tensions with Canada over trade, Trump's tariffs continue to weigh on global markets.