From Jumping On Stage To Taking X To Oval Office: Moments That Marked Musk-Trump Camaraderie
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Elon Musk announced on X (previously Twitter) that his time leading the Department of Government Efficiency, known as 'DOGE," is drawing to a close.
Billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday announced his exit from the Donald Trump administration after a short stint with the United States President. Musk announced on X (previously Twitter) that his time leading the Department of Government Efficiency, known as 'DOGE," is drawing to a close.
Musk was appointed as a 'special government employee," a designation that permits individuals to work in a government capacity for 130 days annually. However, his exit from the Trump administration has fuelled speculation of differences between him an Trump, coming a day after he publicly voiced 'disappointment" with the centerpiece of Trump administration's legislative agenda. The legislation, dubbed as 'big beautiful bill" by the US President, comprises a blend of tax cuts and intensified immigration enforcement measures.
Musk's Leap Of Joy
At a rally in Pennsylvania, days after an assassination attempt was made on Trump at the same place, Elon Musk was seen jumping on stage while the US President (then the Republican candidate) spoke. Musk's leap of joy not just made news but also became a meme for the rest of Trump's campaign.
Elon Musk jumps incredibly high, wearing a Dark MAGA hat. 🫡🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/a2ZCCpCaFk — SMX 🇺🇸 (@iam_smx) October 6, 2024
Musk spent the election night with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, cheering for the US President as he came closer to victory. A photo of Musk and Trump went viral on social media. The image depicted Trump conversing with Musk and UFC President Dana White, indicating Musk's involvement in the political sphere during the election.
Elon Musk with Donald J. Trump on Election Night pic.twitter.com/yoK8YTjVBz — America (@america) November 6, 2024
The New Year's Eve Dance
On New Year's Eve 2024, Musk celebrated alongside Trump at Mar-a-Lago. A viral video showed Musk dancing with his son X on his shoulders, while Trump engaged with guests. The video marked a highlight for the Musk-Trump camaraderie.
The most wonderful New Year's Eve celebration ever 🎉🎉🎉Sharing the joy and happiness from last night with @elonmusk @realDonaldTrump @MELANIATRUMP Great fashion @XFashion Happy New Year to all 🎉🎉❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/CZpKx3dKze — Maye Musk (@mayemusk) January 1, 2025
X At Oval Office
When Elon Musk took his son, X Æ A-Xii (known as 'X"), to the Oval Office in February 2025, it became one of the most talked-about and unusual moments in American circles. Musk brought his son X into the Oval Office during a press conference on DOGE. Unfazed by the highly official nature of the press conference, the 4-year-old fiddled with objects on the desk, dug his nose and became a viral sensation on social media.
🚀 MUSK & TRUMP IN THE OVAL OFFICE—BUT LITTLE X STEALS THE SHOW! 🇺🇸Elon Musk is standing next to President Trump, talking about cutting the deficit in half—and his 4-year-old son, X, is just casually hanging off his dad's shoulders, whispering to Trump, and picking his nose. 😂… pic.twitter.com/exC8P4pgwM
— Francois Leclerc (@f_leclerc20037) February 11, 2025
Why Musk Criticised Trump
In an interview with CBS, Elon Musk characterised the bill as a 'massive spending bill" that he believes will escalate the federal deficit and 'undermine the work" his DOGE team has been undertaking. 'I think a bill can be big or it could be beautiful," Elon Musk said, adding, 'But I don't know if it could be both."
Responding to Elon Musk's criticism, Donald Trump defended the bill, saying, 'I'm not happy about certain aspects of it, but I'm thrilled by other aspects of it."
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