Elon Musk appeared in the Oval Office with a visible black eye while attending a farewell event for President Donald Trump, leaving many observers puzzled about the cause of the injury.
The tech billionaire stood beside Trump during a press conference held at the White House, where the outgoing president was addressing the media in one of his final official events. Musk’s bruise was clearly visible, prompting immediate speculation on social media and in news circles.
There was no formal explanation provided by Musk, Trump, or White House officials about the injury. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO did not comment on it during the event, nor has he posted anything about it on his usual social media channels.
The press conference itself was focused on Trump’s departure and included several prominent guests, but Musk’s unexpected appearance — and visible injury — quickly stole the spotlight. Photographs from the event show Musk standing with a calm expression, despite the noticeable discoloration under his eye.
Musk’s visit to the White House came as a surprise to many, though he has had a complicated public relationship with Trump over the years, sometimes praising and at other times criticizing the former president’s policies.
While theories about the cause of the black eye continue to circulate online — ranging from personal injury to speculation about recent events in Musk’s business or personal life — no credible information has surfaced to confirm any of them.
As of now, the mystery remains unsolved, and Musk has yet to clarify what happened.