Melania Trump remains unbothered by Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago: 'Glad to have a babysitter for Donald'

According to multiple sources, Melania views Elon Musk's association with Donald Trump as a net positive and is happy to have Musk accompany Trump
PUBLISHED JAN 7, 2025
Melania Trump reportedly does not mind Elon Musk and Donald Trump spending time together at Trump's Florida residence (Getty Images)
Melania Trump reportedly does not mind Elon Musk and Donald Trump spending time together at Trump's Florida residence (Getty Images)

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Melania Trump has willingly accommodated tech billionaire Elon Musk spending a significant amount of time with her husband, President-elect Donald Trump, at their Mar-a-Lago residence, People reported on Monday, January 6.

Trump has used his Palm Beach property as an unofficial MAGA headquarters to hold political events and meetings before and after the 2024 general election. Musk has been one of his biggest donors during his second successful presidential campaign and has since been named co-chair of the unofficial federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Days after the election on November 4, CNN host Kaitlan Collins reported Musk being present with Trump at Mar-a-Lago "nearly every single day." His activities have reportedly included sitting in on phone calls with world leaders, and "weighing in" on White House staffing decisions.

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives on New Year's Eve at Mar-A-Lago club on December 31, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida. President-elect Trump continues to fill posts in his upcoming administration ahead of his January 20 inauguration. (Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images)
Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives on New Year's Eve at Mar-A-Lago club on December 31, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida (Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images)

Melania Trump's reaction to Elon Musk's extended stay at Mar-a-Lago

Multiple sources told People Melania views Elon Musk's association with Donald Trump as a net positive, even as he spent New Year's Eve with her family.

“Melania is glad to have a babysitter for Donald, and she will find some kind of project to team up with him herself if he stays around,” quipped an insider. "Melania has her own life and isn't bothered by political dealings her husband has with others. But so far, she has no issues with Musk."

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump arrive on New Year's Eve at his Mar-A-Lago Club on December 31, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump continues to fill posts in his upcoming administration ahead of his January 20 inauguration. (Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images)
US President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump arrive on New Year's Eve at his Mar-A-Lago Club on December 31, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida (Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images)

Another source insisted Melania tends to avoid Trump's political life, saying, "Melania is in good spirits and does her own thing, and is not bothered one way or the other by Musk hanging around."

"For the most part, she is not involved with subjects her husband is discussing with Musk or anyone else hanging around him. Right now, Trump has a lot of people wanting things from him. She is all too aware of that," they added.

"Melania is glad to have her husband busy with his work," stated a third source, "and so far Musk is part of that mindset."

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 19: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump greets Elon Musk as he arrives to attend a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on November 19, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas. SpaceX’s billionaire owner, Elon Musk, a Trump confidante, has been tapped to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency alongside former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
US President-elect Donald Trump greets Elon Musk as he arrives to attend a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on November 19, 2024, in Brownsville, Texas (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Internet trolls take on Melania Trump's reaction to Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago

Netizens reacting to the news on the social media platform Facebook claimed Melania must be relieved to have Elon Musk accompanying Donald Trump all the time. The following comments demonstrate their takes.

"She is probably thrilled to have someone babysitting the Toddler In Chief so she doesn't have to listen to him," wrote a user.

"Yeah, so she doesn't have to deal with his whining and stomping like a petulant child," jibed another.

"Hilarious. He needs a sitter. Welcome to America," quipped someone else.

"Melania can’t wait for him to move to DC so she doesn’t have to deal with him at all," claimed a user.

"She is absolutely done with both them," stated one.

"Who doesn't want their husband babysat, lol," mocked yet another.

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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