Republican Party social media efforts to promote American manufacturing faced backlash after sharing a photo of President Donald Trump in front of a Soviet-era Lada, mistakenly labeled as an American-made vehicle. The image was posted on X with the caption referencing the ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ a tax and spending law aimed at boosting domestic car production. However, the car in the image was identified by users as a Lada 1200, a Soviet-made model, leading to widespread mockery online. Commenters joked about the inaccuracy, with some suggesting it was a mistake or a deliberate attempt to misrepresent American manufacturing. The misrepresentation highlights the confusion between Soviet and American automotive heritage, as auto experts confirmed the car’s non-American origins. The post, which was not deleted, sparked reactions questioning the party’s credibility and accuracy in promoting American industry. Critics have pointed out that the photo may have come from an online stock database, raising concerns about the use of outdated or incorrect images in political messaging.