Musk took a seat next to the president as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prepared to speak, and the two exchanged a handshake before launching into a lively conversation. The moment was broadcast live to a nationwide audience, drawing cheers from parts of the crowd.

Their encounter came after a bitter falling-out in June, when Musk resigned from government duties and publicly criticized Trump over his alleged links to the Epstein saga. Trump had fired back, warning he could use state power to damage Musk’s companies. At the time, many believed the rift between the two had become irreparable.

Yet at Kirk’s memorial, the animosity seemed to fade. Kirk himself had once predicted that the two would reconcile, saying he believed they were “much stronger together.” Observers at Sunday’s service noted that Trump appeared unusually relaxed, while Musk who rarely attends political events of this scale seemed intent on signaling unity.

Late Sunday night, Musk shared a photo of himself with Trump on social media, captioned simply: “For Charlie.” The post quickly went viral, amassing millions of views within hours.