Elon Musk joins Trump and Saudi Crown Prince MBS amid renewed tensions, defense megadeals, and political drama shaking Washington and Silicon Valley.
In a sensational twist to one of Washington’s most volatile political rivalries, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is expected to attend President Donald Trump’s high-stakes White House dinner with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) on Tuesday, according to Punchbowl News. Golf legend Tiger Woods was also invited, underscoring the event’s star-studded profile.
The invitation marks a dramatic return of Musk to Trump’s inner orbit—months after the two clashed publicly in a bitter political and personal feud.
From Trump’s “Efficiency Czar” to Open Warfare
Following Trump’s sweeping 2024 victory, Musk was appointed head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). But the alliance imploded after Musk blasted Trump’s budget bill as a “disgusting abomination.”
Trump retaliated swiftly:
- Threatening to revoke federal contracts for SpaceX and Starlink
- Warning Musk that supporting Democrats in 2026 would make him “pay the price”
Musk fired back harder, claiming Republicans would have lost the 2024 election without him. He even floated launching a new political party, rallying his millions of followers.
Then came Musk’s most incendiary moment—his baseless suggestion that Trump was hiding in the “Epstein files.” The tech mogul offered no evidence, later deleted the posts, and ultimately issued a lukewarm apology for his “harsh phrasing.”
His feud reached another peak when Musk publicly endorsed an X post calling for Trump’s impeachment and JD Vance to replace him.
But in Washington, enemies become allies overnight.
A Sudden Thaw: From Arizona Funeral to White House Dinner
In September, Trump and Musk were spotted deep in conversation at the memorial service for activist Charlie Kirk—marking the first signal of a potential reconciliation.
Now, Musk’s expected attendance at Tuesday’s dinner signals a possible full political reset between the world’s richest man and the world’s most powerful politician.
Trump Greenlights F-35 Deal With Saudi Arabia
Overshadowing the Musk drama is a massive geopolitical move: Trump confirmed Monday that the U.S. will sell advanced F-35 stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia.
“I am planning on doing it… They’ve been a great ally,” Trump said.
The White House meeting will see Trump and MBS sign a series of major defense and economic agreements, deepening U.S.-Saudi cooperation at a pivotal moment in Middle East security architecture.
For Israel, the move holds strategic significance: The U.S.–Saudi defense detente strengthens the anti-Iran axis and aligns with broader regional stability efforts following Trump’s Gaza plan.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hinted that “good deals” are on the table—fueling speculation about tech, energy, AI, and defense mega-projects.
A Dinner With Global Consequences
Musk’s presence at this dinner is no social gesture—it’s an event where:
- Trillions in technology and defense interests converge
- U.S.–Saudi ties reshape the Middle East balance of power
- Trump’s 2026 political strategy takes form
- Musk’s future influence in Washington hangs in the balance
In classic Trump fashion, the guest list alone sends a message:
Power is back at the White House—and the world’s biggest players want a seat at the table.
