Donald Trump and Elon Musk surprised many onlookers when they exchanged greetings during Charlie Kirk’s memorial service in Arizona — www.naijnaira.com reports.
The pair, whose rift had dominated headlines earlier this year, were pictured shaking hands and sitting close together at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
Sky News reported that Trump later downplayed the encounter, describing it as a “little conversation” and adding, “I thought it was nice that he came over.”
Their exchange came months after Trump openly threatened to consider deporting Musk following clashes over tax and spending cuts.
Musk had already resigned from his position in May after briefly leading the Department Of Government Efficiency, an office quickly dubbed “DOGE.”
The memorial itself was held under heavy security, with speeches delivered behind bulletproof glass as friends, family, and supporters mourned Kirk.
“None of us will ever forget Charlie,” Trump told the gathering, while Erika Kirk moved the crowd by saying she forgives the man who killed her husband.
The tragedy has sparked deeper debates in America over free speech, political violence, and how outrage is being used in partisan battles.
In the days since, several public figures have lost jobs or faced suspensions over remarks deemed offensive toward Kirk’s death.
At the same time, Musk faced fresh criticism as UK Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey accused him of “inciting violence” and failing to protect children on X.
Davey went as far as to say Musk should be arrested if he sets foot in Britain, citing the dangers posed by harmful content online.
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