Two anonymous U.S. officials told reporters that Elon Musk was on a phone call on Tuesday with President Donald Trump and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi while a wartime crisis was underway. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to disclose the information publicly.
The inclusion of Musk, a private citizen, on a call involving two national leaders is unusual. The officials’ account did not provide details about the substance of the conversation, the reason he was invited, or whether Musk took part in the discussion verbally.
According to the officials, Musk’s presence on the call is being interpreted as a sign that his relationship with President Trump has improved following a reported falling out last summer. That earlier disagreement stemmed from Musk’s departure from a government role in which he had been given responsibility for cutting the workforce. The two men appear to have reconciled in recent months, the officials said.
Beyond the basic confirmation of Musk’s participation, the officials did not supply additional context. It remains unspecified whether Musk contributed to the conversation or attended in a listening capacity. No details were provided about any agenda items or the portion of the call in which he may have been present.
Context and limitations
The account of the call rests on the statements of two U.S. officials who declined to be named. Those sources confirmed Musk’s participation but left key questions unanswered, including the purpose of his involvement and whether he spoke.
What is clear from the officials’ account:
- Elon Musk participated in a phone call on Tuesday that included President Trump and Prime Minister Modi.
- The information was provided by two U.S. officials who requested anonymity.
- The participation has been viewed as indicative of improved relations between Musk and President Trump after a prior disagreement last summer related to Musk’s exit from a government role focused on workforce reductions.
Because the officials declined to elaborate, many details remain unclear. The report does not identify why Musk was on the call, whether he spoke, or what specific topics were discussed during the wartime crisis.