Overview
- Elon Musk posted a photo on X saying he had a "lovely dinner" with President Trump and First Lady Melania at Mar-a-Lago, adding, "2026 is going to be amazing!"
- The dinner occurred Saturday night at the Palm Beach resort, with video showing the trio greeted by applause as they entered the dining area.
- The appearance followed a U.S. operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro, with coverage noting the timing of the dinner later that day.
- Musk previously led the Department of Government Efficiency before departing in late May 2025, after which he clashed with Trump over the "Big Beautiful Bill" and briefly floated a third party.
- Recent posts suggest Musk has resumed support for Republican candidates heading into 2026, though neither side announced any policy commitments linked to the dinner.