President-elect Trump claimed on social media on Friday that Microsoft founder Bill Gates had requested a meeting with him, in what seemed to be a private message to Elon Musk.
You’re where? When will you be visiting Mar-a-Lago, the Center of the Universe? Tonight, Bill Gates has requested to attend. You and X are missed! It’s going to be an amazing New Year’s Eve! In his Truth Social post, Trump wrote, “DJT.”
According to a person familiar with the talks, Gates has reached out to the Trump transition team regarding a potential meeting with Trump; however, it is uncertain if the two will really meet. Trump has held a number of meetings at his house with business executives and tech CEOs since he won the election in November. Gates has been approached by CNN for comment.
The message seems to be a reference to Musk’s kid, X A-Xii, whom he calls “X” informally. Trump fans have once again criticized Musk for his support of the visa program that permits highly educated foreign workers to immigrate to the United States. Musk was designated co-leader of Trump’s government efficiency drive.
In December 2016, just before Trump was set to enter office for the first time, he met Gates.
In an attempt to gain favor with the president-elect, several IT CEOs have visited or spoken with Trump at Mar-a-Lago since his election triumph last month. Millions of dollars have also been pledged for his inauguration by a number of Fortune 500 firms and other corporate interests.
The CEOs who met with Trump had a clear plan, according to people familiar with the conversations who previously spoke to CNN. This entails bringing up any policy concerns they may have about Trump’s upcoming administration while also talking about subjects they know he would support, including relocating manufacturing and employment to the US.
According to a source with knowledge of the matter, several of these CEOs are eager for the meetings since they will help them get off to a good start.
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