At a recent gathering at Mar-a-Lago, the private club in Florida that Donald Trump owns, Elon Musk raised his hand in response to a speaker who asked, “Where is the George Soros of the Right?” The instantaneous video that captured this interaction went trending across social media sites.
The event took place on a Wednesday night, just days after Trump was declared the President-elect of the United States, where he announced Musk’s appointment to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency in his administration.
Another viral video from the rally, posted by Trump aide Margo Martin, showed Musk and Trump joined by performer Christopher Macchio in singing “God Bless America.” The three have combined previously at an October rally in Butler, as Trump orchestrated a moment of applause in honor of Corey Comperatore, a fireman who accidentally died during an attempted assassination against Trump in July. Macchio sang a tune in commemoration of Comperatore.
Mar-a-Lago has become the epicenter of Trump’s presidential transition, with foreign leaders, contractors, and job seekers flocked there in hopes of meeting with the President-elect and his entourage. Scores have reportedly been booking nearby hotels and rental properties in hopes of snagging face time with Trump.
While Mar-a-Lago members had previously enjoyed reciprocity with Trump’s other properties, demand for members has recently been so high that some have even been offered money to bring in guests to the exclusive club. Meanwhile, Trump reportedly spent much of his first week as President-elect holed away behind closed doors at Mar-a-Lago, reconnecting with global leaders and strategizing for his new administration.
As for George Soros-the most important figure in Democratic funding-Musk has already come out publicly against him: “I think George Soros fundamentally hates humanity. He is doing things that erode the fabric of society.” George Soros was one of the most prolific financial backers of the Democratic Party, and Musk here projects himself in opposition to such influence, putting him in line with Trump’s political vision.
So far, Musk has gotten a number of huge breaks as he cements his status as one of Trump’s favorite allies. Musk’s public appearances with the former president, including events they have held together, get increasingly high-profile attention in this political universe.
