Musk made his first public appearance at the White House in months, and later thanked Trump on X for "all he has done for America and the world."

President Trump referenced the SpaceX CEO at investment forum following Musk's White House visit, signaling improved relations between the two leaders.

Billionaire Elon Musk was back in the White House on Tuesday night, joining US President Donald Trump for a state dinner honouring Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

CEO Elon Musk made a noticeable return to the White House on Tuesday, marking his first public visit since his relationship with President Donald Trump soured earlier this year. This wasn't a policy meeting or a high-stakes negotiation.

"There's innovation out there in the private sector that we'd be foolish to walk away from," Kirby replied, when a reporter asked if the government was reconsidering its contracts with Musk's rocket-maker and his high-speed satellite internet provider.

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