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What Melania Trump thinks about Elon Musk's relationship with Donald Trump: 'She is all too aware of that'

It was reported that Elon was also "weighing in" on White House staffing decisions." 


Daniel Neira
Daniel Neira - Los Angeles
Senior WriterLos Angeles
JANUARY 7, 2025 3:06 PM EST

Elon Musk has quickly become one of the most outspoken supporters of Donald Trump, both during his presidential campaign and ahead of his inauguration. The Tesla CEO has spent quality time with the former and future president and has even spent the holidays with the Trump family in Mar-a-Lago.

However, many are wondering about Elon's relationship with the rest of the family. According to multiple sources, Donald's wife, Melania Trump, has positive thoughts about Elon and is not "bothered" by her husband's friendships.

 Melania Trump is introduced by Elon Musk on stage© The Washington Post
Melania Trump is introduced by Elon Musk on stage

“Melania is glad to have a babysitter for Donald, and she will find some kind of project to team up with him herself if he stays around,” a Palm Beach source told People magazine. "Melania has her own life and isn't bothered by political dealings her husband has with others," the insider detailed.

Elon Musk and first lady Melania Trump © The Washington Post
Elon Musk and first lady Melania Trump

"But so far, she has no issues with Musk," the source said. “Melania is in good spirits and does her own thing, and is not bothered one way or the other by Musk hanging around,” the insider continued. “For the most part, she is not involved with subjects her husband is discussing with Musk or anyone else hanging

President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket© Brandon Bell
President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket

 around him."

"Right now, Trump has a lot of people wanting things from him. She is all too aware of that," the source told the publication. "Melania is glad to have her husband busy with his work," the insider added, "and so far Musk is part of that mindset."

President-elect Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Vice President-elect JD Vance attend the 125th Army-Navy football game © Kevin Dietsch
President-elect Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Vice President-elect JD Vance attend the 125th Army-Navy football game

Following the presidential win, it was reported by CNN's Kaitlan Collins, that Elon was joining Donald at Mar-a-Lago, "nearly every single day," bonding while golfing and dining, and also "weighing in" on White House staffing decisions." He also spent New Year's Eve with the presidential family and became a big part of the Trump team.

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