Overview
- Musk posted on X that he had a "lovely dinner" with President Trump and First Lady Melania at Mar-a-Lago, adding that "2026 is going to be amazing."
- Video and photos circulating online show the trio entering a dining area at the resort as guests applauded.
- The appearance marks a turn from their 2025 rupture after Musk blasted Trump’s "One Big Beautiful Bill," left his DOGE role, and posted an Epstein-related accusation he later softened.
- Axios recently reported that Musk has restarted large donations to GOP campaigns for the 2026 midterms, which he appeared to signal in recent posts.
- Neither Musk nor the White House announced any policy or role changes, and Business Insider noted the dinner took place during a busy Mar-a-Lago weekend that included Venezuela-related announcements.