As PM Modi meets Elon Musk, some ask！'Why is an unelected billionaire hosting world leaders at the White House?'
PM Modi met Elon Musk during his US visit, discussing innovation, AI, and space collaboration. While some praised the meeting, others questioned why an unelected billionaire is meeting world leaders at the White House.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on a two-day visit to the US, and he made time to meet DOGE chief Elon Musk and his family. Could this signal Tesla's long-awaited entry into India?
PM Modi met Tesla CEO Elon Musk at Blair House in Washington during his two-day visit to the US.
Had a very good meeting with @elonmusk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India's efforts towards reform and furthering 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.' pic.twitter.com/7xNEqnxERZ
！ Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2025
Musk, joined by his children X, Strider and Azure, welcomed Modi and gifted him a Starship hexagonal heatshield tile.
According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), their talks focused on expanding collaboration in innovation, space exploration, AI, and sustainable development.
They also explored opportunities in emerging technologies and entrepreneurship.
Following the meeting, former US President Donald Trump clarified that Musk attended as a business leader, not a government official.
#WATCH | On the meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Elon Musk, US President Donald Trump says, "...They met. I assume he wants to do business in India. But India is a very hard place to do business in because of the tariffs. They have the highest tariffs...It's a hard place to´ pic.twitter.com/NZ0zKbmeCV
！ ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025
However, Trump also criticised India, calling it one of the toughest places to do business.
How did people react?
While many gushed over the wholesome moments between PM Modi, Elon Musk, and his kids, others were left wondering！why was Modi prioritising a meeting with a billionaire over world leaders?
As one user questioned, "In what universe does MAGA think our Founding Fathers wanted an unelected billionaire meeting world leaders at the White House?"
President Elon Musk holding court with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
！ Art Candee ?? (@ArtCandee) February 13, 2025
In what universe does MAGA think our Founding Fathers wanted to have this unelected billionaire meeting with world leaders in the White House? pic.twitter.com/f0f0T91uRt
Another defended India's business appeal, saying, "They won't find a better place than India to invest. If not today, then tomorrow, they'll have to come here."
Others commented on the stock markets' reaction too:
?? stock markets be like pic.twitter.com/afBIEhH3o4
！ S (@krazyxuser) February 14, 2025
Meanwhile, some took a more sarcastic approach. "Forget global diplomacy！please discuss the most pressing issue of our time: the Samay Raina controversy."
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