Elon Musk says Trump is ‘naturally funny’ — and his meeting with Zohran Mamdani showed it
In a recent episode of *The Katie Miller Podcast*, Elon Musk made headlines by praising former President Donald Trump for his sense of humor, describing him as “naturally funny” and “effortless” in his comedic delivery. Musk’s comments came as a surprise to many, particularly given the tumultuous history between the two figures. He specifically referenced a humorous moment from a recent Oval Office meeting where Trump quipped to New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani, who had previously labeled him a “fascist.” Trump’s lighthearted suggestion to Mamdani to simply say “yes” to the label elicited laughter from Musk, who described the exchange as “silly.”
This endorsement of Trump’s humor marks a significant shift in Musk’s relationship with the former president, as they seem to have reconciled past differences. The two have been known to have a complicated rapport, but Musk’s recent visit to the White House for a dinner suggests a thawing of tensions. Despite this newfound camaraderie, Musk also reflected on his own ventures, expressing regret over his involvement in the DOGE cryptocurrency effort, stating that he would have preferred to focus on his companies instead. This admission highlights Musk’s ongoing journey as an entrepreneur navigating the complexities of public and personal relationships in the political arena.
Musk’s comments not only shed light on his personal views but also spark discussions about the intersection of humor and politics. By highlighting Trump’s comedic moments, Musk invites his audience to reconsider the often serious nature of political discourse. As both figures continue to influence American culture and politics, their evolving relationship will undoubtedly remain a topic of interest for many.
“He’s got a great sense of humor,” Musk said of Trump. “He’s very funny, he’s like naturally funny. It’s somewhat effortless.”
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Elon Musk was asked who was the funniest person he knew in real life.
He named Trump. “He’s like naturally funny,” Musk said. “It’s somewhat effortless.”
Musk pointed specifically to Trump’s meeting with Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office last month.
Asked who was the funniest person he knew in real life,
Elon Musk
had a somewhat surprising answer.
“You know, President Trump is very funny. He’s got a great sense of humor,” Musk said on an episode of
The Katie Miller Podcast
released on Tuesday. “He’s very funny, he’s like naturally funny. It’s somewhat effortless.”
Musk pointed to President
Donald Trump’s
meeting with New York City Mayor-Elect
Zohran Mamdani
last month, when a reporter asked Mamdani if he stood by his opinion that Trump is a “fascist.”
“And the president said, ‘Just say yes. It’s easier that way,”‘ Musk said, breaking into laughter. “‘Don’t worry about it. Just say yes.'”
“How silly,” Musk added after further laughter.
Elon Musk, who is a South African immigrant who votes in the US, is upset that Somali Americans in Minnesota get to vote. He’s also saying that Zohran Mamdani won because the majority of people who voted for him weren’t born in America.
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December 10, 2025
Musk’s comments marked yet another turn in his
evolving relationship with Trump
. The two men appear to have mostly put their differences behind them, with Musk even
visiting the White House
for a dinner last month.
Still, Musk said in that same interview that he wouldn’t have led the
DOGE
effort if he could go back in time, despite believing the effort to be a “little bit successful.”
“I think instead of doing DOGE, I would have basically built, you know, worked on my companies, essentially, and the cars — they wouldn’t have been burning the cars,” Musk said.
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