A video capturing President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk performing the "Trump dance" at Mar-a-Lago on New Year's Eve 2024 quickly gained traction online. The video shows the pair, dressed in tuxedos, doing the signature jerky arm-pumping routine to the Village People's "YMCA," with soon-to-be First Lady Melania Trump also joining in the festivities.
This dance, often seen at Trump rallies, has become popular among his supporters and has even been imitated by athletes across various sports. The New Year's Eve celebration video further highlighted the close relationship between Trump and Musk, the world's richest individual, whose influence within Trump's circle continues to generate headlines.
Recently, Trump backed Musk in a debate concerning immigration and the role of foreign workers in the American job market. Musk, along with Vivek Ramaswamy, Trump's pick to head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), argued that the U.S. hasn't sufficiently prioritized education, necessitating the hiring of foreign workers for technology companies like SpaceX and Tesla. This stance relates to the controversial H-1B visa program, which allows American companies to employ foreign workers in specialized fields, but has been criticized for potentially displacing American workers.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives at Mar-A-Lago club on December 31, 2024. (Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images)
Donald Trump Jr. at the Mar-a-Lago New Year's Eve party. (Fox News)
President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump arrive at Mar-A-Lago on December 31, 2024. (Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images)
Despite reports suggesting tension between Trump and Musk, former White House aide Hogan Gidley dismissed these claims. Trump himself, speaking at Mar-a-Lago, expressed optimism for 2025, emphasizing the importance of restoring respect for the country. He shared his New Year's resolution, simply wishing for everyone's happiness, health, and well-being.
