@stux the secretary of commerce told the American people to buy Tesla stock.

Commerce secretary begs Fox News viewers to buy Tesla stock
Secretary of commerce boasted that Elon Musk was ‘the best’ entrepreneur and technologist and encouraged people to buy Tesla stock while the price is low

The Independent (www.independent.co.uk)
That is illegal to do. No government official may make a statement which influences peoples purchase. Because their influence is too damaging to the market.
It is against the law. And he will not face consequences.