Trump's Unexpected Dinner Guest: Are MAGA Supporters Confused About a Betrayal or a Strategic Move?

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed prominent Silicon Valley executives to the White House for a private dinner on Thursday, igniting a storm of conspiracy theories among MAGA supporters regarding Trump’s underlying intentions. During the event, the Trumps were flanked by tech luminaries like Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Microsoft’s Bill Gates, Google’s Sergey Brin and Sundar Pichai, as well as OpenAI’s Sam Altman. Notably absent was Elon Musk, the wealthiest man in the world and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla. One guest, Bill Gates, sparked outrage among conservatives due to his longstanding philanthropic efforts, including substantial COVID-19 vaccine funding and major donations supporting Kamala Harris’s campaign. Social media users voiced their discontent, with many unable to reconcile Trump’s association with Gates. Despite mixed feelings, guests at the dinner had high praise for Trump, who lauded their contributions to innovation and change. Melania, too, hosted a separate AI-focused event earlier in the day.