Hey everybody, welcome back. To the Elon Musk Podcast. This is a show where we discuss. The Critical. Crossroads. The shape SpaceX. Tesla X. The Boring Company and Neurolink. 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, FL. 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. Now, Musk's festive appearance at Mar A Lago came amid reports that he had been residing in a $2000 a night cottage on the former president's estate since Election Day. Now, 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 JD Vance and Texas senator Ted Cruz.
Nerlink 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 re addition 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 Junior, 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, his extended stay on the property as 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 $2000 a night, offers Musk proximity to Trump during a period of significant political and economic shifts in the US. 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 story 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 re enter 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 and Mar a Lago is a fitting snapshot of an increasingly intertwined political and cultural
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