Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, was a notable guest at the Thanksgiving dinner hosted by President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. The event showcased the growing bond between Trump and the world's richest man.
During the dinner, Musk was seated next to Trump and was seen enjoying a campaign rally classic, 'Y-M-C-A.' The friendly interaction between the two included Trump patting Musk's shoulder and Musk pumping both fists in the air. Musk, sporting a black blazer and a t-shirt with an 'X' logo, engaged in conversations with Trump ally Sylvester Stallone.
Notably, Musk has been selected to lead the newly created 'Department of Energy Efficiency' (DOGE) in the incoming Trump administration, alongside Vivek Ramaswamy. This decision has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to Musk's companies holding lucrative government contracts.
Throughout the presidential transition, Musk has been a frequent visitor at Trump's Florida club, Mar-a-Lago. He has been present during phone calls with world leaders and has provided input on staffing decisions. Musk's Starlink internet service was even acknowledged by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for its assistance in communications.
Mark Zuckerberg, Meta's chief, was also present at Mar-a-Lago, but Musk has established a unique rapport with Trump, being referred to as 'uncle' by Trump's granddaughter Kai. Trump reciprocated by attending the SpaceX Starship rocket test launch in Texas, showcasing the mutual respect between the two influential figures.
