Trump Responds After Reuniting With Musk At Kirk Fune***
Former President Donald Trump and entrepreneur Elon Musk publicly reunited at the funeral of activist Charlie Kirk, putting aside their previous differences in a gesture that garnered significant attention. The event took place at State Farm Stadium in Arizona and attracted approximately 78,000 attendees. A lip reader indicated that Trump expressed to Musk that he had missed him, and both individuals subsequently shared photographs of their encounter with the caption, ‘For Charlie.’
This event marked the first occasion that Trump and Musk appeared together since Musk’s resignation from the federal Department of Government Efficiency earlier in the year, during which he began to publicly criticize the Trump administration. At the funeral, the two reportedly conveyed a desire to reconcile and collaborate once more.
Musk’s earlier criticisms encompassed social media posts advocating for political reform and suggesting the formation of a new political party. Nevertheless, their reunion at the funeral seemed to indicate a temporary cessation of tensions, prompted by their mutual respect for Kirk’s legacy.
Notably absent from the list of speakers at Kirk’s memorial was conservative commentator Candace Owens, who previously served as the communications director for Turning Point USA (TPUSA), the organization co-founded by Kirk. Owens and Kirk were once close allies, but reports indicate a growing rift in recent years due to differing political perspectives.
Owens addressed the situation through a video response to a media inquiry, stating that she had not been invited to speak at the memorial but denied any falling-out with Kirk, affirming that their friendship remained strong. She also raised the possibility that internal politics or donor influence might have contributed to her exclusion.
Other speakers at the event included President Trump, Senator JD Vance, and commentator Tucker Carlson. While the memorial was primarily focused on celebrating Kirk’s life, it also underscored the ongoing divisions and realignments within conservative circles.