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Musk and Trump shake hands at Kirk memorial, months after rift

Musk and Trump shake hands at Kirk memorial, months after rift

Summary

President Trump and Elon Musk were seen shaking hands at a memorial service for Charlie Kirk in Arizona. This meeting came three months after they had a public disagreement over a legislative bill.

Key Facts

  • President Trump and Elon Musk met in Arizona at Charlie Kirk's memorial service.
  • They had an earlier public disagreement over a legislative bill referred to as the "big, beautiful bill."
  • The meeting took place behind bulletproof glass.
  • Trump and Musk used to be close allies before their falling out.
  • Musk later said he believes he "went too far" with his posts about Trump.
  • Trump expressed a desire for Musk to succeed, not to harm him.
  • Trump had previously threatened to cancel Musk's government contracts amidst their feud.

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