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Walden How do two of the most polarizing figures of the 21st
century celebrate the dawn of the new year?
Now for Elon Musk and president-elect Donald Trump,
the answer was a star-studded gala at Trump's Mar A Lago
resort in Palm Beach, FL. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, known
for his unpredictable public persona, was seen in a viral
video dance with his son X perched on his shoulders near
Trump. Now, Musk's festive appearance
at Mar A Lago came amid reports that he had been residing in a
$2000 a night cottage on the former president's estate since
Election Day. Now, the property, located a
short walk from the main house, is said to have hosted numerous
prominent figures in the past. Now, the New Year's Eve party
was nothing short of glamorous, attracting a mix of celebrities,
political figures and Trump's closest confidants.
Among the notable attendees were Musk's mother May Musk, vice
president-elect JD Vance and Texas senator Ted Cruz.
Nerlink executive Siobhan Zillis, with whom Musk shares
three children, also joined the celebration, adding a personal
touch to the evening for the billionaire tech mogul.
Now other attendees included boxing promoter Don King and
former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who posted a
photo on social media posing with Trump and incoming first
lady Melania Trump. Laura Trump, the former
president's daughter-in-law, entertained the crowd with a re
addition of Tom Petty's I Won't Back Down while guests enjoyed a
dazzling fireworks display ahead of the countdown to midnight
Now. The event also doubled as a
birthday celebration for Donald Trump Junior, who was
accompanied by his rumored girlfriend Bettina Anderson.
Now, as he arrived at the party, president-elect Trump briefly
addressed reporters, offering a glimpse of his plans for his
return to the White House. Just a great year.
I think we're going to be fantastically well as a country.
We're going to bring it back. It has to be brought back, Trump
said, reflecting his campaign rhetoric about restoring
America's greatness. He also confirmed his intention
to attend the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, who
passed away last week at the age of 100.
Now, while Musk's presence at Mar a Lago for New Year's Eve
raised some eyebrows, his extended stay on the property as
another layer of intrigue. According to the New York Times,
Musk moved into the cottage around Election Day, sparking
speculation about his relationship with the
president-elect. The cottage, previously rented
out to high profile guests for $2000 a night, offers Musk
proximity to Trump during a period of significant political
and economic shifts in the US. Musk, who has publicly stated
his views on free speech and regulation through his Platform
X, has occasionally aligned with Trump on issues such as energy
policy and criticism of the media.
However, his presence at Mar a Lago also shows the complex
dynamics between being a tech mogul and also politics.
Now, did you know that Mar a Lago was often referred to as
the Winter White House and it has a story history?
The estate was built in the 1920s by heiress Marjorie
Merriweather Post and was later designated a National Historic
Landmark. Trump purchased the property in
1985 and converted it into a private club, and the venue has
since hosted numerous high profile events blending luxury
politics and celebrity culture. Now, with Trump poised to re
enter the Oval Office and Musk continuing to dominate the tech
and business landscape, their interaction at Mar a Lago could
mark the beginning of a deeper alliance or simply a fleeting
moment of shared celebration. As 2025 begins, both men face
immense scrutiny and high expectations in their respective
domains. Now, whether Musk's stay on
Trump's estate is purely coincidental or indicative of a
larger partnership remains to be seen.
What's clear, however, is that the convergence of these two
powerful figures and Mar a Lago is a fitting snapshot of an
increasingly intertwined political and cultural
landscape. Now for more insights and behind
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