Donald Trump and Elon Musk celebrated Thanksgiving together at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, and a video of them dancing to the Village People’s YMCA has taken the internet by storm. The footage, shared online by Musk himself, shows the unlikely duo enjoying the holiday festivities alongside Trump’s family, including his son Barron Trump, who appeared less than thrilled by the impromptu performance.
The scene unfolded in the Mar-a-Lago ballroom, where Trump was seated between his 18-year-old son Barron and Musk. Melania Trump was seated next to Barron. As Trump’s campaign anthem, YMCA, filled the room, both Trump and Musk began to move to the music. Initially, Musk’s dance moves were more subdued, consisting of head nods and gentle table smacks, mirroring Trump’s more energetic gestures.
Trump taps Musk on the shoulder as YMCA plays at his Thanksgiving party at Mar-a-Lago
After noticing Musk’s restrained dancing, Trump playfully tapped Musk on the shoulder, encouraging him to join in more enthusiastically. Musk responded by throwing his arms in the air, eliciting a grin from Trump and more energetic movements from both. However, it was Barron Trump’s reaction that truly captured social media’s attention. Standing next to the dancing duo, Barron was seen looking on with what many online users described as an “embarrassed” and “uncomfortable” expression.
Musk responds by thrusting his arms in the air leaving Trump grinning
Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), were quickly flooded with comments about Barron’s perceived reaction to his father and Musk’s dance. Users pointed out Barron’s seemingly awkward smile and body language, interpreting it as discomfort or embarrassment at the public display. Comments ranged from humorous observations about Barron’s desire for the song to end to more pointed remarks about the overall dynamic at the table. One user quipped that Barron looked like he was thinking, “Okay have we had enough of this song yet father,” while another suggested, “Barron looks uncomfortable. The body language of everyone at that table is weird.”
Barron Trump appears to flash an awkward smile as his father and Elon Musk dance to the Village People hit
Beyond the viral dance moment, Musk’s presence at the Trump family Thanksgiving celebration further solidified his close relationship with the former president. Trump himself has joked about Musk’s constant presence at Mar-a-Lago, stating he “can’t get him out” of his Florida residence. Musk has become a regular fixture at Mar-a-Lago in recent weeks, even joining Trump on calls with foreign leaders and accompanying him to the SpaceX Starship rocket launch in Texas. Other notable figures present at the Thanksgiving gathering included Trump’s daughters Tiffany and Ivanka, son Eric, daughter-in-law Lara Trump, Musk’s mother Maye Musk, and Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone. Stallone, who has publicly praised Trump, was also seen engaging in conversation with both Trump and Musk during the event.
The Thanksgiving dance at Mar-a-Lago, featuring Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and the ensuing social media buzz surrounding Barron Trump’s reaction, underscores the ongoing public fascination with the intersection of politics, celebrity, and social media in the modern age. The lighthearted moment provided a glimpse into the personal lives of these prominent figures, further fueling public conversation and online engagement.
