Overview

• Elon Musk, serving as Director of the Department of Government Efficiency under President Trump, met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Blair House, a venue typically reserved for high-level diplomatic meetings.
• Critics, including U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, have accused Musk of leveraging his government role to advance personal business interests, calling it a 'stunning level of public corruption.'
• Musk, who has significant business interests in India through Tesla and Starlink, discussed topics such as innovation, technology, and governance reforms during his meeting with Modi.
• President Trump appeared dismissive of the controversy, stating he was unaware of the specifics of the meeting and suggesting Musk's business interests likely motivated the talks.
• The meeting is part of Modi's official U.S. visit, which includes discussions on defense, trade, and technology partnerships between the two nations.