In a recent gathering at Mar-a-Lago, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, joined President-elect Donald Trump and his family for Thanksgiving dinner, highlighting the evolving relationship between Trump and Musk.
Elon Musk, who has recently been associated closely with President-elect Donald Trump, was seen attending a Thanksgiving dinner at Mar-a-Lago. This event underscores the growing connection between the tech magnate and the President-elect. Musk sat beside Trump at the family table, as visible in a video shared online by Michael Solakiewicz. The footage captured them enjoying a lively moment to the tune of ‘Y-M-C-A,’ where Trump and Musk shared a friendly interaction.
Musk, dressed in a distinctive black blazer and a t-shirt marked with an ‘X,’ was visibly animated during the celebration. He interacted with other guests, including Trump supporter Sylvester Stallone. A video shared by Musk on the social media platform X highlighted his conversation with Stallone about the movie ‘Demolition Man,’ which Musk noted had accurately forecasted some contemporary issues.
In a significant development within the incoming Trump administration, Musk has been proposed to lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE. This potential appointment has raised discussions about how Musk’s current business engagements, particularly those with substantial government contracts, might present conflicts of interest.
Musk’s frequent visits to Trump’s Florida club have become a topic of interest, with Trump humorously acknowledging Musk’s strong affinity for the location at a recent gala. Musk was present as Trump engaged in conversations with global leaders, offering his perspective on staffing decisions.
One noteworthy instance was when Musk was present during a call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Following the election, Zelensky expressed gratitude to Musk for providing communication support to Ukraine via the Starlink internet service. Musk’s involvement in such discussions and decisions indicates a deepening rapport with the Trump family, as seen in a photo featuring Musk posted by Trump’s granddaughter Kai, who referred to him as having achieved ‘uncle status.’
Alongside Elon Musk, other tech industry leaders, like Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, have also been in contact with Trump. However, Musk’s appearances and interactions suggest a unique closeness, potentially influencing future collaborations.
The Thanksgiving gathering at Mar-a-Lago suggests an increasingly personal rapport between Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump. This relationship, highlighted by Musk’s proposed role in the Trump administration, could shape future interactions between tech and government sectors.
Source: CNN
