Well, look who shook hands—President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, side by side at Charlie Kirk’s memorial service in Arizona. After a very public split, the two men who once powered one of the strongest political-business alliances came together again, united in honoring a fallen conservative warrior.
Charlie Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated during his “Prove Me Wrong” campus tour, sparking global outrage, praise, and of course the predictable attacks from the Left. But at State Farm Stadium, none of that mattered. What mattered was unity. And nothing screams unity louder than Trump and Musk burying the hatchet.
Their relationship once thrived—Musk campaigned for Trump in 2024, helped secure both the electoral and popular vote (something Democrats still cry about), and even spearheaded DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency, where he promised to slash trillions in government waste. Imagine that—actually cutting spending instead of adding to it. A crazy idea for Washington, right?
Musk became a frequent presence in the Oval Office and a trusted advisor. Trump even bought a red Tesla as a public show of support. But as with any strong alliance, cracks eventually showed. Musk blasted Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” for being stuffed with pork-barrel spending, and he didn’t hold back. His post on X called it “a disgusting abomination.” Say what you will about Musk, but he doesn’t tiptoe around his opinions.
Still, despite their disagreements—like Trump’s push to roll back EV mandates—Tesla remains strong, with shares up more than 12% this year. Clearly, Musk hasn’t exactly been “canceled” by American investors.
And now? At Charlie Kirk’s memorial, the two shook hands. That simple gesture told America something bigger than any bill or market chart: when it comes to defending our country, our freedom, and our values, even powerful men with differences can stand shoulder to shoulder.
Trump and Musk together again. That’s called putting patriotism first. And honestly, it’s exactly what Charlie Kirk would’ve wanted.
