Elon Musk signs out from White House: Top moments from Tesla chief's time at Oval Office - in pics

Elon Musk, with son X Æ A-12 on his shoulders, shared a light moment with Donald Trump in the Oval Office, blurring lines between tech eccentricity and political theatre.

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He had jumped with excitement as Trump addressed the crowd, a bold show of tech-meets-politics, where spectacle met strategy under the banner of MAGA.

In a bizarre yet viral CPAC appearance, Elon Musk wielded a chainsaw beside Argentine President Javier Milei merging performance politics with meme culture in his signature unapologetic style.

Stepping out in front of the White House, Musk proudly flashed a bold “DOGE” shirt signaling his unconventional rise to political power through memes, markets, and internet mayhem.

In a high-profile meeting, Musk had exchanged laughter and optimism with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sparking speculation about deeper India-US tech ties and Tesla’s long-anticipated entry into the Indian market.

Musk had taken US President Donald Trump for a spin in a Tesla outside the White House, turning a product pitch into political theater. The moment had blurred the lines between innovation and influence, with Musk subtly steering the conversation on electric mobility into the heart of American power.

Musk had made a surprise appearance at Trump’s first cabinet meeting, standing behind the long table of America’s top decision-makers with a “Make America Great Again” cap casting shadows under the chandelier. It had been a moment heavy with symbolism the outsider-innovator rubbing shoulders with political insiders, signaling the tech tycoon’s growing influence in Washington’s inner sanctum.