Elon Musk trolled as he rents $2K-a-night cottage at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago: 'Has to keep eye on investment'

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is once again at the center of internet trolling after news broke that he rented a $2,000-a-night cottage at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida.

The move has raised eyebrows as it suggests a deepening of an already close relationship between the two high-profile figures.

Elon Musk rents $2,000-a-night cottage at Mar-a-Lago

According to a recent report from The New York Times, Musk has been staying in Banyan, a private cottage located just a few hundred feet from Trump’s main residence at Mar-a-Lago.

The cottage, which reportedly costs at least $2,000 per night, offers Musk the kind of privacy and luxury that has become synonymous with the exclusive estate, which is known to host Trump’s inner circle.

The rental comes as concerns mount in Washington over Musk’s increasing influence over the president-elect.

Musk has attended personnel meetings with Trump, participated in discussions with foreign leaders, and even played a role in derailing a bipartisan spending bill in Congress, further cementing his sway in political circles.

Trump has openly discussed Musk’s stay at Mar-a-Lago, proudly mentioning that the world’s richest man is “renting” one of the estate’s cottages.

Mar-a-Lago features multiple cottages, which have previously been used by members of Trump’s inner circle, including Vice President-elect JD Vance.

Musk is said to have moved into the cottage around Election Day, joining Trump and several MAGA figures, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, to watch the election results. He stayed through Christmas before leaving, but he is expected to return in the new year.

Although the exact cost of Musk’s stay has not been revealed, it is known that Mar-a-Lago guests typically receive their bills at the end of their visit.

Internet mocks Elon Musk’s $2,000-a-night Mar-a-Lago cottage rental

As news of Elon Musk renting a $2,000-a-night cottage at Mar-a-Lago went viral on social media, users quickly reacted with a mix of humor and skepticism. Many poked fun at the billionaire’s wealth.

A user wrote, "$60k a month is a drop in the bucket to Elon. But I suspect he got a deal."

Another mocked, "Yea that’s gonna cause a massive dent to his net worth of over $300 billion."

The third commentator remarked, "It is estimated that Musk makes multimillions PER DAY. $2,000 to him is a bit like you finding a penny on the sidewalk."

On the other hand some suggested Musk’s become a "permanent fixture" to "keep a close eye on his investment." 

"He’s probably a permanent fixture. He has to keep a close eye on his investment," joked one.

A person claimed, "He’s not being close to his best friend, he’s guarding his property."

Other chimed in, "As I mentioned, Elon has taken over the presidency entirely. He will keep a close eye on his investment, knowing that the last person in the room will have Trump's ear."

"Elon paid 250M to buy himself a President. It’s safe to say the Banyan cottage is his. He has no intention of letting his investment out of his sight! "

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