Elon Musk attended a White House state banquet on November 18, 2025, hosted by President Trump for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking the end of a six-month rift between Musk and Trump. Musk's presence at the event, alongside notable figures like Tim Cook and Cristiano Ronaldo, signaled his political reintegration. The reconciliation follows Musk's $290 million donation to Trump's 2024 campaign and his resignation from the Government Efficiency Department over policy disagreements. Despite the truce, Tesla has reportedly suffered a loss of 100,000–126,000 potential sales and a $15 billion drop in brand value due to Musk's political stances.