Donald Trump and Elon Musk publicly reconciled at Charlie Kirk's memorial service on September 21, 2025, months after a bitter feud that began in June over government spending and escalated with Musk's claims about Trump in the Epstein files. The handshake and warm interaction at the event—attended by thousands—has fueled speculation online, particularly on X, where users have woven it into broader narratives about power, deception, and hidden agendas.
Prominent Conspiracy TheoriesHere are some of the most discussed theories circulating since the event, drawn from recent X posts and web discussions. These are speculative and lack evidence, but they've gained traction in fringe communities.The Feud Was a Staged Psyop to Distract or Manipulate Public Opinion: Many claim the summer fallout was theater ("5D chess") to test loyalties, build suspense, or divert attention from issues like Epstein documents. The reconciliation is seen as the "reveal," possibly to rally support ahead of midterms or consolidate power. One user called it a "charade" orchestrated from the start, with Kirk's death providing perfect cover.
Deep State Sabotage and Gatekeeping of Trump: Theorists argue the "Deep State" (unelected bureaucrats and insiders) engineered Musk's exit from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in June via vandalism and leaks to isolate Trump from unfiltered info. The reunion is portrayed as a divine or strategic counterstrike to "save the Republic," breaking the firewall and exposing Democrat lies, with no arrests on major scandals like Butler or J6 as proof of ongoing interference.