US EditionMusk–Trump Feud Appears to Cool Again
The dinner marked a strategic reconciliation benefiting Musk's companies with federal contracts and Trump's administration with major Saudi investment pledges, including $270 billion announced.
- On November 18, 2025, Elon Musk attended a candlelit White House dinner hosted by President Donald Trump for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the East Room, Washington, DC.
- Their public split began in June when Elon Musk publicly blasted Trump's `Big Beautiful Bill`, sparking social-media clashes and sending Tesla shares tumbling more than 14%.
- The guest list mixed tech chiefs and celebrities such as Tim Cook, Apple CEO, Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO, David Ellison, Paramount, Albert Bourla, Pfizer CEO, Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, and football star Cristiano Ronaldo.
- The dinner follows reciprocal moves, including Trump’s administration re-nominating Jared Isaacman and reportedly awarding favourable deals to xAI, while Elon Musk softened his tone and resumed Republican support.
- Observed as more than a social call, the dinner signals Musk's first Washington appearance since a high-profile fallout with President Donald Trump less than six months ago.
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President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have rekindled their once-explosive relationship, months after one of the most public political falling-outs in recent memory. The thaw became official this week as Musk joined Trump at a White House banquet for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, followed by three shout-outs from the president during a business-focused speech. “You are so lucky I am with you, Elon,” Trump joked, referencing tax incentive…
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