Trump And Musk Reunite At Charlie Kirk's Memorial Service

Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who have had a contentious relationship in recent months, had a public reunion at the memorial service for activist Charlie Kirk in Glendale, Arizona.

The two were spotted sitting together and chatting at the State Farm Stadium during Kirk's memorial event, which drew tens of thousands of attendees. The meeting marks the first public interaction between the former allies since Musk's departure from the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE in May.

Following his exit, a public feud played out on the social media platform X, owned by Musk, stemming from disagreements over Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" and political stances.

The memorial service was a major event for the conservative movement, with a program that included prominent political names, including Vice President JD Vance, and other senior administration officials.

Musk took to X his support for the last activist posting, "Every seat in this giant arena that isn't roped off for security is packed to the ceiling. Honored to be here. All for Charlie Kirk."

He also posted a picture of Trump and himself, captioning it "For Charlie" after the video showing the audience in the arena.

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September 21, 2025

The gathering, was repoted to be a mix of a spiritual revival and a political rally, served as a tribute to Kirk, who was fatally shot earlier in the month. The unexpected interaction between Trump and Musk was captured on video by Fox News and widely shared, creating a stir given their recent public spats.

The visuals showed Musk sitting down next to the President and they were soon seen shaking hands. The atmosphere appeared cordial this time after a relationship strained by policy disputes and public criticisms. The two seen shaking hands and also further engaging in conversation.

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