Trump and Elon Musk Spotted Dining Together at Mar-a-Lago Amid Venezuela Developments
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk were seen sharing a dinner at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 3, 2026, just hours after the U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Video footage circulating on social media shows the two walking through the dining room, greeted by enthusiastic applause from guests. The appearance marks a public reconciliation following their high-profile fallout in 2025 over a major spending bill.
The dinner comes on the heels of dramatic events in Venezuela, where U.S. forces conducted strikes and took Maduro into custody. Musk had publicly supported the action earlier that day, changing his X profile picture to the American flag and posting about prosperity for Venezuela.
Sources describe the pair receiving a “huge applause” as they moved through the room, signaling strong support among Mar-a-Lago members. This reunion contrasts sharply with their 2025 feud, when Musk criticized a Trump-backed bill for increasing the deficit, and Trump accused Musk of prioritizing Tesla’s interests.
Political observers note the timing suggests renewed alignment on foreign policy and domestic priorities heading into 2026. Musk, who previously co-led the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has hinted at increased political involvement, including funding for GOP candidates in the midterms.
While no official details on their conversation have been released, the event underscores the fluid nature of their relationship—from close allies during the early second term to public rivals, and now back in the same room celebrating a major geopolitical shift.
Similar scenes of Trump and Musk together at Mar-a-Lago have gone viral in the past, often featuring celebratory moments amid high-stakes politics.