Video circulating on X shows Trump walking through a crowd alongside First Lady Melania Trump, with Musk following closely behind. The trio are seen smiling, greeting guests, and exchanging pleasantries as they head toward the dining area — a public display that signals a dramatic turnaround from the very public feud that dominated headlines last year.
The reconciliation marks a sharp contrast to their bitter clash over a major federal spending bill championed by Trump. At the time, Musk harshly criticized the legislation, warning it would balloon the federal deficit and undermine efforts to cut government waste — concerns he raised while serving as head of the Department of Government Efficiency.
Trump quickly fired back, accusing Musk of opposing the bill for personal financial reasons, arguing that the legislation’s removal of electric vehicle tax credits and mandates would hurt Tesla, Musk’s flagship company.
What followed was an unusually heated war of words on social media, with both men trading insults. Tensions escalated further when Musk claimed Trump appeared in the so-called “Epstein files,” comments that reportedly brought communication between the two to a complete halt.
For months, the rift seemed irreparable. However, the first signs of a thaw emerged after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, when Trump and Musk were spotted sitting together and talking at Kirk’s memorial service. That quiet moment hinted at a possible reconciliation.
Now, their Mar-a-Lago dinner appearance suggests the reset is complete. Once again, Trump and Musk appear aligned — smiling, socializing, and signaling that whatever personal and political differences once divided them are firmly in the past.
For two of the most influential and polarizing figures in American politics and business, their renewed camaraderie is likely to draw just as much attention as their very public fallout did — and could have ripple effects well beyond a Saturday night dinner.
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