Musk, Trump come together at Charlie Kirk memorial

Group 1 - The relationship between President Trump and Elon Musk has evolved, with Musk initially supporting Trump during his 2024 campaign but later criticizing his policies, particularly the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' [4][9][10] - Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated during a campus event, leading to widespread support and criticism across political lines [3] - Musk's involvement in the government included spearheading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aiming to reduce government waste by trillions [4][11] Group 2 - Tensions arose between Musk and Trump as Musk publicly criticized Trump's spending bill, which contributed to the national debt reaching a record $37 trillion [9][10] - Despite earlier close ties, Musk's criticisms reportedly strained their relationship, with Trump acknowledging that things became "a little bit strange" as the administration moved away from electric vehicle mandates [12]