President Donald Trump and Elon Musk were spotted sitting side by side during Charlie Kirk’s memorial service on Sunday.
The moment drew attention as the two men have clashed publicly in recent months.
Reunion at the Memorial
Trump and Musk were photographed chatting at State Farm Stadium.
Both attended the packed service to honor the slain conservative activist.
Trump and Elon Musk shaking hands pic.twitter.com/Qydsc8Vkfl
— Tesla Owners Silicon Valley (@teslaownersSV) September 21, 2025
TPUSA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet said Kirk wanted the two to reconcile.
“Charlie so badly wanted these two men to come back together,” Kolvet posted.
He added, “I hope they’re saying to each other, ‘For Charlie.’”
The sight of Trump and Musk together energized the crowd.
POTUS x @ElonMusk
For Charlie. pic.twitter.com/Inaf8X81Gy
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 22, 2025
Observers noted the symbolism of unity at the memorial.
Past Clashes
Musk previously criticized Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”
He called the tax and spending measure a “disgusting abomination.”
The criticism sparked a multi-day feud between the two men.
Musk then floated creating his own “America Party.”
He said the U.S. was operating under a “one-party system.”
The billionaire pitched a new movement to challenge Republicans and Democrats.
Trump responded at the time by mocking Musk’s proposal.
The fight highlighted growing tensions between the two figures.
Musk’s Regrets
In August, Musk expressed regret over his posts.
“I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump,” he wrote.
He admitted his words “went too far” during their public spat.
Musk said he valued the opportunity to work with Trump again.
The comments appeared to soften his stance toward the president.
For Charlie pic.twitter.com/8092jIt319
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 21, 2025
Supporters speculated reconciliation could open new collaboration.
Musk has not pursued the America Party since his announcement.
He has instead shifted focus back to policy debates on X.
The “America Party” Idea
Musk polled X users on forming a new party.
More than 1.2 million people voted in his July 4 survey.
About 65 percent said they wanted an alternative to the two parties.
Musk proposed focusing on a handful of congressional seats.
He argued even a small bloc could swing legislative control.
The idea generated buzz but no formal steps followed.
Critics said it was unlikely to succeed under U.S. election laws.
Musk later acknowledged the difficulty of building a new party.
Symbolism of the Moment
Trump and Musk sitting together marked a shift in tone.
It came at a memorial where unity and faith were emphasized.
Kirk, a close Trump ally, often praised Musk’s innovation.
Kolvet suggested the encounter was part of Kirk’s legacy.
Charlie Kirk on Elon Musk and Trump:
“I actually think they are going to reconcile at some point because, deep down, they both want the same thing…..Both of these men deserve great credit for their contributions to help save civilization.”
The reconciliation appears to be… pic.twitter.com/qRWDrNOjSw
— Green Lives Matter (@Ultrafrog17) September 21, 2025
The White House highlighted the moment on its official channels.
Supporters cheered the image of former rivals side by side.
The reunion left open the possibility of future cooperation.
