A video exhibiting billionaire Elon Musk scrolling via his cellphone and laughing throughout an occasion in New York grew to become a subject of dialogue on social media. The video was recorded when Mr Musk was sitting proper subsequent to US President-elect Donald Trump at Final Combating Championship (UFC) heavyweight bout on Saturday. Whereas the high-decibel occasion was on, the Tesla chief (and shortly going to be the pinnacle of US’ Division of Authorities Effectivity or DOGE) was seen cracking up whereas scrolling via his cellphone. Many social media customers stated the richest man on the planet is having fun with memes.
Resharing the put up on his personal timeline, Mr Musk commented, “I’m watching myself watch this!” The video additionally exhibits Mr Trump gesturing to Mr Musk, encouraging him to give attention to the battle.
I am watching myself watch this 😂 https://t.co/37GMB1EQN9
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 17, 2024
The clip and Mr Musk’s remark quickly amassed 1000’s of responses on X (the platform he purchased in 2022).
“This man purchased Twitter trigger he was bored. As a result of he has no yacht and his jet is small. No loopy mansion I do know of. What else? Simply video video games and memes. Till somebody provoked him into politics,” one consumer commented.
“I like seeing Elon completely happy, if we will make him giggle with some memes after all the things he’s going via only for making an attempt to make the world and the West higher, it is superior,” stated one other.
“Bahahaha.. he may battle Zuck by finish of tonight,” a 3rd consumer stated.
Mr Musk accompanied Mr Trump, UFC chief government Dana White, and Director of Nationwide Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, nation rock artist Child Rock, RFK Jr, amongst others. Mr Trump’s sons Eric and Don Jr had been additionally within the viewers for the bout.
After Jon Jones defended his heavyweight title with a third-round technical knockout towards fellow American Stipe Miocic in the principle occasion, the fighter celebrated with Trump’s trademark ‘YMCA’ dance.