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Asharq Al-Awsat
4 days ago
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Before the 'Big Beautiful Breakup': Musk and Trump's Bromance
It may have been one of the most predictable break-ups in history. But for a few brief months US President Donald Trump and tech tycoon Elon Musk were inseparable. Here are some key moments before the marriage of two huge egos imploded over Musk's criticisms of Trump's "big, beautiful" budget mega-bill. - Jumping on stage - The world's richest man literally jumped for joy when he first stumped for Republican candidate Trump on the campaign trail on October, 5 2024. The South African-born Musk leapt in the air like one of his Space X rockets as he joined Trump on stage in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump escaped an assassination attempt three months earlier, said AFP. "As you can see, I'm not just MAGA, I'm dark MAGA," Trump told the crowd, tipping his all-black "Make America Great Again" hat. He would go on to become the campaign's biggest donor, spending nearly $300 million. 'Lil' X' Trump sprung a surprise on reporters when he brought Musk into the Oval Office for his first appearance before the media since his arrival in Washington. Even more surprising was that Musk brought his young son, named X Æ A-Xii but more widely known as "Lil' X" -- later putting him on his shoulders. "This is X and he's a great guy," said Trump, as the boy picked his nose while his father boasted about his cost-cutting exploits with the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Tensions? What tensions? There were already rumors of tensions between the hard-charging Musk and other members of Trump's administration when the tycoon attended his first cabinet meeting in February. But Trump moved to squish any suggestions of trouble in paradise. "Anybody unhappy with Elon? If they are, we'll throw 'em out of here," said Trump, jumping in after AFP asked Musk whether the reports of strains were true. The rest of the cabinet then erupted into a round of applause for Musk -- just as they would do three months later when it emerged he was stepping back from the role. At another meeting, Musk proudly wore a "Trump was right about everything" baseball hat. Sleepovers The president and the tech magnate seemed to spend most of their time together in the first feverish weeks of Trump's return to power. They traveled together on Air Force One and his Marine One helicopter. Musk slept over at the White House, where he boasted of once eating a whole tub of ice cream. In a display of macho bonding, they also attended mixed martial arts fights together. Musk meanwhile proclaimed his loyalty on his social media platform, X. He declared himself the "First Buddy" and said: "I love @realDonaldTrump as much as a straight man can love another man." Tesla showroom Musk's Tesla car company took a major hit from his bromance with Trump. Trump, knowing that a threat to Musk's businesses could drive him out of his role, decided to help out. The president turned the White House South Portico into a pop-up Tesla showroom for Musk, with a Cybertruck and a Model S parked outside. Trump even said he had purchased one. Two of Trump's press aides were seen posing in the gleaming red car as recently as last week. After the spectacular break up it was still sitting in the White House parking lot on Thursday.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Musk's ex Grimes criticizes him for bringing 'Lil X' to Oval Office with Trump
The ex-partner of billionaire Elon Musk -- the Canadian singer who goes by the one name "Grimes" -- is criticizing him for bringing their four-year-old son known as "Lil X" to an Oval Office event earlier this week with President Donald Trump. "This is X, and he's a great guy -- high IQ," Trump said at the top of Tuesday's event, chuckling and calling the boy a "high-IQ individual." In a post on X later that day, Grimes responded to a comment about her son's "very polite" behavior, saying, "He should not be in public like this. I did not see this, thank u for alerting me. But I'm glad he was polite. Sigh." Musk's son 'Lil X' steals spotlight in the Oval Office Grimes and Musk share three children: X Æ A-12 or "Lil X," Exa Dark Sideræl, and Techno Mechanicus, also known as Tau. Musk has been bringing his son to numerous events at the Capitol and elswhere around Washington for weeks now -- often carrying him on his shoulders. He was with Musk and the Trump family at Mar-a-Lago on election night. On Thursday, "Lil X," along with Musk's twins with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis -- Strider and Azure -- were front and center at the tech mogul's meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Blair House, across the street from the White House. Musk has 12 children in all, including six children from his previous marriage to author Justine Wilson, including twins and triplets. Musk's ex Grimes criticizes him for bringing 'Lil X' to Oval Office with Trump originally appeared on
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Musk's ex Grimes criticizes him for bringing 'Lil X' to Oval Office with Trump
The ex-partner of billionaire Elon Musk -- the Canadian singer who goes by the one name "Grimes" -- is criticizing him for bringing their four-year-old son known as "Lil X" to an Oval Office event earlier this week with President Donald Trump. "This is X, and he's a great guy -- high IQ," Trump said at the top of Tuesday's event, chuckling and calling the boy a "high-IQ individual." In a post on X later that day, Grimes responded to a comment about her son's "very polite" behavior, saying, "He should not be in public like this. I did not see this, thank u for alerting me. But I'm glad he was polite. Sigh." He should not be in public like this. I did not see this, thank u for alerting me. But I'm glad he was polite. Sigh — 𝖦𝗋𝗂𝗆𝖾𝗌 ⏳ (@Grimezsz) February 12, 2025 Musk's son 'Lil X' steals spotlight in the Oval Office Grimes and Musk share three children: X Æ A-12 or "Lil X," Exa Dark Sideræl, and Techno Mechanicus, also known as Tau. Musk has been bringing his son to numerous events at the Capitol and elswhere around Washington for weeks now -- often carrying him on his shoulders. He was with Musk and the Trump family at Mar-a-Lago on election night. On Thursday, "Lil X," along with Musk's twins with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis -- Strider and Azure -- were front and center at the tech mogul's meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Blair House, across the street from the White House. Had a very good meeting with @elonmusk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India's efforts towards reform and furthering 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.' — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2025 Musk has 12 children in all, including six children from his previous marriage to author Justine Wilson, including twins and triplets. Musk's ex Grimes criticizes him for bringing 'Lil X' to Oval Office with Trump originally appeared on
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Musk's son 'Lil X' steals spotlight in the Oval Office
As camera crews and reporters crowded into the Oval Office on Tuesday, trying to focus on President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's first public comments on slashing the government, the dramatic scene at times got stolen -- by Musk's son, "Lil X." "This is X, and he's a great guy -- high IQ," Trump said at the top of his remarks, chuckling and calling the four-year-old a "high-IQ individual." While defending his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts, Musk repeatedly got distracted, including after he hoisted his son to his shoulders and "X" played with his father's ears. MORE: Elon Musk grilled about DOGE transparency, conflicts in Oval Office "Sorry for this," Musk said. "Otherwise, I might enjoy this, but as he's sticking his fingers in my ears ..." he added with a laugh. The boy, whose full name is X Æ A-Xii, made faces and mirrored his father's gestures while Musk spoke. Born in 2020, "Lil X" -- as his father calls him, is the youngest son of Musk and Canadian musician Grimes. He has occasionally been spotted alongside Musk in public, including election night, where he was featured in the Trump family photo and was called "a gorgeous, perfect boy" by the president. The White House shared a video of the three in the Oval Office, highlighting "Little X" sporting a brown coat and a "cool chain," as described by his father. At one point, "Little X" leaned against the historic Resolute Desk, similar to how a young John F. Kennedy Jr. was seen in a famous 1962 photo peering out -- from under the very same desk. Musk's son 'Lil X' steals spotlight in the Oval Office originally appeared on
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Musk's son 'Lil X' steals spotlight in the Oval Office
As camera crews and reporters crowded into the Oval Office on Tuesday, trying to focus on President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's first public comments on slashing the government, the dramatic scene at times got stolen -- by Musk's son, "Lil X." "This is X, and he's a great guy -- high IQ," Trump said at the top of his remarks, chuckling and calling the four-year-old a "high-IQ individual." While defending his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts, Musk repeatedly got distracted, including after he hoisted his son to his shoulders and "X" played with his father's ears. MORE: Elon Musk grilled about DOGE transparency, conflicts in Oval Office "Sorry for this," Musk said. "Otherwise, I might enjoy this, but as he's sticking his fingers in my ears ..." he added with a laugh. The boy, whose full name is X Æ A-Xii, made faces and mirrored his father's gestures while Musk spoke. Born in 2020, "Lil X" -- as his father calls him, is the youngest son of Musk and Canadian musician Grimes. He has occasionally been spotted alongside Musk in public, including election night, where he was featured in the Trump family photo and was called "a gorgeous, perfect boy" by the president. The White House shared a video of the three in the Oval Office, highlighting "Little X" sporting a brown coat and a "cool chain," as described by his father. At one point, "Little X" leaned against the historic Resolute Desk, similar to how a young John F. Kennedy Jr. was seen in a famous 1962 photo peering out -- from under the very same desk. Musk's son 'Lil X' steals spotlight in the Oval Office originally appeared on
