Elon Musk Spent New Years with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago
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Hey everybody, welcome back to the Elon Musk podcast. This is a show where we discuss the critical crossroads that shape SpaceX, Tesla, X, the Boring Company, and the

and Neuralink. I'm your host, Will Walden. How do two of the most polarizing figures of the 21st century celebrate the dawn of the new year? Now, for Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump, the answer was a star-studded gala at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, known for his unpredictable public persona, was seen in a viral video dance with his son, X, perched on his shoulders near Trump.

Musk's festive appearance at Mar-a-Lago came amid reports that he had been residing in a $2,000 a night cottage on the former president's estate since Election Day. The property, located a short walk from the main house, is said to have hosted numerous prominent figures in the past.

Now, the New Year's Eve party was nothing short of glamorous, attracting a mix of celebrities, political figures, and Trump's closest confidants. Among the notable attendees were Musk's mother, May Musk, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, and Texas Senator Ted Cruz. Neuralink executive Siobhan Zillis, with whom Musk shares three children, also joined the celebration, adding a personal touch to the evening for the billionaire tech mogul.

Now, other attendees included boxing promoter Don King and former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who posted a photo on social media posing with Trump and incoming First Lady Melania Trump. Laura Trump, the former president's daughter-in-law, entertained the crowd with a rendition of Tom Petty's I Won't Back Down while guests enjoyed a dazzling fireworks display ahead of the countdown to midnight.

Now, the event also doubled as a birthday celebration for Donald Trump Jr., who was accompanied by his rumored girlfriend, Bettina Anderson. Now, as he arrived at the party, President-elect Trump briefly addressed reporters, offering a glimpse of his plans for his return to the White House.

Just a great year. I think we're going to be fantastically well as a country. We're going to bring it back. It has to be brought back, Trump said, reflecting his campaign rhetoric about restoring America's greatness. He also confirmed his intention to attend the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away last week at the age of 100. Now, while Musk's presence at Mar-a-Lago for New Year's Eve raised some eyebrows, he

His extended stay on the property adds another layer of intrigue. According to the New York Times, Musk moved into the cottage around Election Day, sparking speculation about his relationship with the president-elect. The cottage, previously rented out to high-profile guests for $2,000 a night, offers Musk proximity to Trump during a period of significant political and economic shifts in the U.S. Musk, who has publicly stated his views on free speech and regulation through his

Platform X has occasionally aligned with Trump on issues such as energy policy and criticism of the media. However, his presence at Mar-a-Lago also shows the complex dynamics between being a tech mogul and also politics.

Now, did you know that Mar-a-Lago was often referred to as the Winter White House? And it has a storied history. The estate was built in the 1920s by heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post and was later designated a National Historic Landmark. Trump purchased the property in 1985 and converted it into a private club. And the venue has since hosted numerous high-profile events, blending luxury, politics, and celebrity culture.

Now, with Trump poised to reenter the Oval Office and Musk continuing to dominate the tech and business landscape, their interaction at Mar-a-Lago could mark the beginning of a deeper alliance or simply a fleeting moment of shared celebration. As 2025 begins, both men face immense scrutiny and high expectations in their respective domains. Now, whether Musk's stay on Trump's estate is purely coincidental or indicative of a larger partnership remains to be seen.

What's clear, however, is that the convergence of these two powerful figures at Mar-a-Lago is a fitting snapshot of an increasingly intertwined political and cultural landscape.

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