In a surprising moment, Donald Trump and Elon Musk appeared to set aside past conflicts at Charlie Kirk’s memorial. The two shook hands while seated together at Arizona’s State Farm Stadium, where over 60,000 mourners gathered.
The high-security event included speeches from Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who called Kirk a “hero.” Trump also spoke from behind bulletproof glass, praising Kirk as “a martyr for America’s freedom.” He added, “None of us will ever forget Charlie. And neither now will history.”
Observers noticed Trump and Musk chatting warmly during an interlude. A lip reader later claimed Trump told Musk, “All good… let’s try and work out how to get back on track. I’ve missed you.” Musk even posted a photo of the handshake on X with the caption, “For Charlie.”
Once fierce rivals, the pair’s public show of unity at the memorial left many wondering if their fractured friendship may finally be healing.
