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
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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
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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