Trump and Musk Publicly Reconcile at Charlie Kirk Memorial Service
Trump and Musk Publicly Reconcile at Charlie Kirk Memorial Service
Former President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk reportedly ended their public feud, shaking hands and engaging in conversation at the memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Sunday. The high-profile encounter marks a significant turning point, bringing the two influential figures together publicly for the first time since their notable falling out.
The reconciliation was a deeply desired outcome for Charlie Kirk, who, despite his staunch support for Trump, consistently expressed admiration for Musk and frequently sought to mediate between them. Kirk had often voiced hope for a “peace treaty moment,” believing that their combined strength would be more effective against political opposition.
The pivotal meeting took place in Phoenix, where Musk was seated directly beside Trump. Andrew Kolvet, executive producer of Kirk’s podcast, captured the moment with a photo, writing, “Charlie so badly wanted these two men to come back together. I hope they’re saying to each other, ‘For Charlie.’” Musk later shared his own photo, echoing the sentiment with the caption, “For Charlie,” a message that was subsequently reposted by the official White House X account.
Asked about the meeting on Air Force One, Trump confirmed that Musk “came over and said hello,” and while he denied the handshake was pre-arranged to honor Kirk’s wishes, he welcomed the interaction. This public display of mended relations follows months of speculation, particularly after Musk had previously discussed launching a third party, though he has recently shown a more positive disposition towards President Trump on social media. Musk also posted a photo embracing Erika Kirk, Charlie’s wife, after the service, concluding with a reflective quote from the Lord’s Prayer about forgiveness.
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