Trump and Musk Reconcile at White House State Dinner Honoring Saudi Crown Prince

Nov 19, 2025 09:23 pm CST

Elon Musk returned to the White House for a state dinner hosted by President Trump honoring Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking their first public encounter since their political fallout. The brief interaction between Trump and Musk captured attention online as they appeared to reconcile amid significant US-Saudi diplomatic discussions including $142 billion in military equipment purchases.