Thanksgiving at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate took an unexpected turn when tech mogul Elon Musk joined the festivities. Video footage quickly went viral showing Musk and Trump enjoying a spirited, if somewhat awkward, dance to the Village People classic “YMCA.” The scene, part of Trump’s Thanksgiving celebration, included family and friends, but it was the dance moves of Trump and Musk that grabbed attention, particularly the seemingly unimpressed reaction of Trump’s youngest son, Barron.
The viral video, shared widely online, captures Trump seated between his 18-year-old son Barron and Elon Musk at a dinner table in Mar-a-Lago. Melania Trump is seated next to Barron. As Trump’s familiar campaign anthem, “YMCA,” fills the ballroom, both Trump and Musk engage in seated dancing. Trump enthusiastically bobs and gestures, while Musk initially appears more reserved.
Trump taps Musk on the shoulder as YMCA plays at his Thanksgiving party at Mar-a-Lago
After noticing Musk’s subdued movements, Trump playfully taps Musk on the shoulder. This prompts a more animated response from the Tesla CEO, who then throws his arms in the air, joining Trump in a more energetic, albeit still seated, dance. Throughout this display, Barron Trump is seen looking on, and social media users have been quick to point out what appears to be his embarrassment or discomfort at the scene unfolding before him.
Musk responds by thrusting his arms in the air leaving Trump grinning
Online reactions to the “Musk And Trump Dancing” video were swift and plentiful. Many comments focused on Barron’s perceived reaction. Observers on social media noted Barron’s body language, suggesting he looked “uncomfortable” and “embarrassed” by the impromptu dance performance from his father and the unexpected guest, Elon Musk. One user on X (formerly Twitter) quipped about Barron’s possible thoughts, imagining him wishing the song would end. Another comment highlighted the perceived oddity of the entire scene, focusing on the body language of everyone at the table. Some reactions were less about Barron and more about the pairing of Trump and Musk themselves. One X user sarcastically commented that Musk had been “adopted by the Trump family,” highlighting the increasingly close relationship between the tech billionaire and the former president.
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, the Thanksgiving gathering at Mar-a-Lago was a family affair, attended by Trump’s daughter Tiffany, son Eric, daughter-in-law Lara, and Musk’s mother, Maye. Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone, who has publicly expressed admiration for Trump, was also present, further adding to the eclectic mix of attendees. Elon Musk’s presence at Mar-a-Lago has become a recurring theme in recent weeks, with Trump himself jokingly acknowledging Musk’s extended stays at his Florida residence. Musk has reportedly joined Trump in calls with foreign leaders, and Trump reciprocated by attending Musk’s SpaceX Starship rocket launch in Texas, signaling a deepening alliance between the two high-profile figures, punctuated by moments like their now-viral Thanksgiving dance.
