Elon Musk receives standing ovation at Trump’s Thanksgiving dinner in Mar-a-Lago

Elon Musk received a standing ovation at Donald Trump's Thanksgiving dinner at Mar-a-Lago. Musk attended the event with his mother, Maye Musk, and was seen enjoying the celebration alongside Trump and his family. Earlier this week, Musk referred to himself and Trump as "basically best friends" in a post on X. Maye Musk praised their friendship, noting they have fun together, while also expressing her pride in her son's achievements. Trump has appointed Musk to co-chair the new Department of Government Efficiency, which will operate outside the government. Musk is already identifying government employees for potential layoffs as he prepares for Trump's administration in January.