Power Players Unite: How a Private Dinner at Mar-a-Lago Signals a New Era in Politics and Business

The New York Times article reports on a private dinner hosted by President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate, attended by Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, two of the richest individuals globally and well-known business competitors. Musk, who joined the dinner unexpectedly, has previously collaborated with Trump in efforts against a bipartisan spending deal to avert a government shutdown, while Bezos recently pledged financial support for Trump's inauguration committee. Despite past tensions, particularly between Trump and Bezos, the dinner underscores a shift in their relationships as prominent figures, including those who once criticized Trump, seek closer ties with him in light of his return to political prominence.

Key Points:

• Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos dined with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
• Musk joined the dinner unexpectedly; he and Trump have worked against bipartisan spending efforts.
• Musk supports Trump’s presidency, while Bezos' Amazon donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration committee.
• Trump considers the current political climate different from his first term, noting that previous critics are now trying to befriend him.
• Tensions remain between Musk and Bezos due to their competing space ventures, Blue Origin and SpaceX.
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