‘Barron is very smart’: Elon Musk’s mother says he and Trump’s son were talking all night

US President-elect Donald Trump hosted a dinner party on Thanksgiving at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and his mother, Maye Musk, joining the celebration.
The Musk family joined Trump’s usual Thanksgiving tradition, where the President-elect typically celebrates with his children and grandchildren. This time, however, the holiday gathering also included Elon Musk and his mother.
Musk responded to a clip shared by a user on social media platform X, in which Trump could be seen interacting with his son Barron. In response, Musk said: “I was discussing consciousness & video games with Barron,” offering a glimpse into his conversation with the younger Trump.

Maye Musk took to X to respond to her son’s post. In a reply, she said, “They were talking all night. Barron is very smart,” praising Barron Trump’s intellectual capabilities during their conversation.

The Musk family’s presence added a special touch to the family gathering, which also featured a moment when Elon Musk was seen dancing to the classic “YMCA” song. The tune has become somewhat of a staple at Republican rallies, with Trump himself famously dancing to it at his final rally in Georgia before the election.
Maye Musk also interacted with Lara Trump, wife of Donald Trump’s son Eric. Lara posted a picture of Donald Trump with her two children, Luke and Carolina, to which Maye Musk responded warmly, saying, “Your kids are adorable.”

The Thanksgiving celebration at Mar-a-Lago was not limited to the Trump family and the Musk duo. Hollywood icons like Sylvester Stallone also made an appearance.
Mar-a-Lago, a lavish estate dating back to the 1920s, has long been Trump’s go-to destination for Thanksgiving. The resort, a former private estate turned into a members-only club, has witnessed many family gatherings and political moments throughout Trump’s career.