Diplomatic visit to China: Elon Musk accompanies President Trump on 'Air Force One'
[59070] Diplomatic visit to China: Elon Musk accompanies President Trump on 'Air Force One'
President Trump and Elon Musk took off for China on an official visit, as legal criticism arises regarding Musk's absence from his trial.
Diplomatic visit to China: Elon Musk accompanies President Trump on 'Air Force One'
In an unusual event on May 13, 2026, it was reported by WatcherGuru that billionaire Elon Musk joined U.S. President Donald Trump on a flight aboard "Air Force One" on their way to China. The channel, known for extensive economic and technological coverage, noted that the visit comes against the backdrop of Musk's historical relationship with Beijing, which "played a huge role in saving and expanding Tesla." According to WatcherGuru, the "Giga Factory" in Shanghai has become the company's most efficient factory and has led to a significant increase in profitability and global vehicle deliveries.
At the same time, legal criticism has arisen regarding the move. davetroy, a journalist and commentator who frequently deals with exposures on influence networks, noted in a post on X that Musk flew to China "even though a federal judge made it clear to him that he is not exempt from appearing at his trial."
While the reports by WatcherGuru emphasize the strategic and economic value of the cooperation between Tesla and China, the report by davetroy highlights the problematic legal aspect of the flight and Musk's disregard for court orders. This event illustrates the complexity of the interplay between the business interests of key technological figures, American foreign policy, and the ongoing legal proceedings in the country.