Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday night at Trump’s New Year celebration party at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. A video of Musk and Trump dancing together during the event is going viral on social media.
Internet personality Bo Loudon shared the video of the two dancing on social media platform X, writing, “President Trump and Elon Musk just celebrated the New Year by dancing to YMCA together! God bless these American heroes!”
In the video, Elon Musk and Donald Trump, both dressed in black suits, can be seen performing synchronized dance steps while music plays at the party.The two dance behind a table filled with dinner. Trump’s wife, Melania, can also be seen grooving to the music and doing Trump’s signature steps. Several other guests are also seen enjoying the event in the video.
Social media reaction
The Musk and Trump dance video has created an online buzz, garnering varied reactions on social media.
One user questioned the absence of Vice President-elect JD Vance at the party, saying, “I love it! But where is Vance?” Another user praised their dance: “Only in America can you see Trump and Musk busting a move together!” One user commented that Musk and Trump are “having fun being themselves.” Another user compared their dance moves, asking, “Who nailed the choreography better, Space Daddy or the Stable Genius?” One comment reads: “Melania is dancing too lol.”
Musk’s Video with Son Surfaces Online
Another video circulating online shows Musk with his son, X, at the event. American commentator and YouTuber Benny Johnson shared the video on X, writing, “President Trump, Elon Musk, and Musk’s son X are celebrating New Year’s Eve together at Mar-a-Lago.”
In the video, Musk holds his son on his shoulders while standing near Trump. Both father and son can be seen grooving to the music at the party, while Trump appears to be on his phone.
The video sparked mixed reactions on social media. Some users questioned the absence of JD Vance. One user asked, “Where are all of Elon’s other kids?” Another user commented, “Glorious to see these amazing heroes hanging out together to celebrate the coming new year,” adding, “2025 is going to be another amazing one for the history books.”
Earlier that week, Trump posted on Truth Social, “When are you coming to the center of the universe – Mar-a-Lago – Bill Gates asked to come tonight,” adding, “New Year’s Eve is going to be AMAZING!”