President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk were seen seated side by side inside a secure suite at Charlie Kirk’s memorial event in Arizona, their public appearance together marking a remarkable moment after months of frosty relations.
The memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk took place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, drawing tens of thousands who came to honor Kirk’s legacy following his shocking assassination earlier this month. President Trump and Vice President JD Vance were among the speakers who paid tribute to Kirk’s impact, alongside other senior administration officials and conservative leaders.
The event, held under heightened security, became a focal point not only for mourning but for political unity, as Trump and Musk once close allies, then public rivals were seen sitting together and exchanging words behind bulletproof glass.
The two had a notable handshake, signaling a potential thaw in their relationship despite a recent falling out and criticism from Musk over Trump’s domestic policies. Observers described the scene inside the venue as both somber and symbolic, with key figures from the MAGA movement and Turning Point USA in attendance.
Charlie Kirk’s memorial served both as a tribute to his activism and as a gathering point for prominent conservative figures. Kirk, remembered for his energetic promotion of conservative values and his influence among young voters, was praised by speakers including Marco Rubio and Donald Trump Jr. Many saw Trump and Musk’s public reunion as a sign of high-level engagement within America’s right-wing leadership and a potential reset for their working relationship
