Trump and Elon Musk reunite at Charlie Kirk's funeral amid H-1B chaos, seen chatting

Once close allies turned rivals, Trump and Musk were seen sitting together and talking at Charlie Kirk’s funeral, hinting at eased tensions.

Updated on: Sep 22, 2025, 08:17:51 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Since their very public fallout, Elon Musk and Donald Trump have not been seen together in public. From being Trump's "First Buddy" to falling out with Trump administration officials over the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Musk and Trump's relationship has come a long way.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the public memorial service for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium. (AFP)

Despite their fallout, a moment at Charlie Kirk's funeral in Arizona suggested that all might not be sour between Musk and Trump. The official broadcast of the event Trump and Elon Musk sitting side-by-side with Musk and discussing things at Charlie Kirk's funeral in Glendale, Arizona.

Notably, the “warm” meeting between Elon Musk and Trump at the State Park came amidst Trump's decision to impose a one-time fee of $100,000 on H-1B visas recently. Musk, who has been a vocal supporter of the H-1B visa, given that his companies have a significant number of employees on H-1B visa, has kept quiet on Trump's decision.

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While there was speculation that Musk will speak out against Trump's order, nothing to that effect happened. Instead, Trump seemed to be chatting warmly with his former “First Buddy” as they remembered Charlie Kirk at his memorial.

After the funeral, the White House also posted a photo of Trump and Musk together at the funeral. The caption of the photo read: “POTUS x @ElonMusk For Charlie.”

Trump and Musk’s possible reconciliation could be a major political turn after their clash over the president’s Big Beautiful Bill spending plan. The White House downplayed Musk’s criticism, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt calling it an “unfortunate episode.”

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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