US EditionMusk Posts Photo With Trump at Mar-A-Lago, Signals Renewed Ties
Elon Musk and Donald Trump appear to have mended ties after public disputes, with Musk contributing $290 million to Republican causes, signaling renewed political alignment.
- Elon Musk shared a photo on X on January 4, 2026 showing him, President Donald Trump, and First Lady Melania Trump seated at a roped-off table at Mar-a-Lago, captioned `Had a lovely dinner last night with @POTUS and @FLOTUS`.
- Since stepping back from DOGE in mid-2025, Elon Musk publicly criticized Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill and posted then deleted a message linking Trump to Epstein, sparking a public rift.
- Musk shelled out $290 million in 2024, and the pair have reappeared at events including Charlie Kirk's memorial and a White House dinner with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
- The photo prompted immediate online speculation their 'bromance' may be back, and The Washington Examiner and Fox News have sought comment from the White House while reports say Vice President JD Vance helped reconnect them.
- Launching the America Party, Elon Musk pledged to challenge members of Congress who backed big spending and reportedly resumed funding for 2026 midterm elections.
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