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Trump and Musk Share Handshake and Conversation at Charlie Kirk Memorial

The cordial exchange at Charlie Kirk’s Arizona memorial signaled a tentative thaw in a relationship strained by a summer fight over Trump’s spending bill.

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From left, Dana White, President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., talk at a memorial for Charlie Kirk, Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Overview

  • Broadcast footage showed President Donald Trump and Elon Musk sitting together, chatting and shaking hands in Trump's box at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
  • The interaction marked their first public meeting since their highly publicized June fallout, with coverage depicting a friendly tone but no stated policy rapprochement.
  • Musk exited his DOGE post in late May before clashing with Trump over the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' and posting Epstein-related accusations, after which Trump threatened to scrutinize his companies’ federal ties.
  • Tens of thousands attended the memorial for Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, with VIPs seated behind protective glass and high-profile figures, including Vice President JD Vance, in attendance.
  • Kirk, 31, was fatally shot on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University, and 22-year-old Tyler Robinson has been arrested and charged, according to law enforcement.