Elon Musk's enthusiastic response to Donald Trump's announcement about expanding America's territory to Mars stole the show during Trump's first speech as President. Trump stated that the US would 'plant the stars and stripes on planet Mars', which elicited a thumbs up and a wide grin from the SpaceX founder.
Elon Musk stole the show with his reaction during Donald Trump 's first speech as the new President of the USANo degree? No problem. Learn the skills to succeed in digital marketing!The South African-born businessman was one of the many guests at the US Capitol when Trump was sworn in as President. Trump was officially sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America on 20 January, 2025.
Musk intends to send people to Mars. His SpaceX company will already send uncrewed starships to the planet by 2026, and he hopes to send crewed missions after that.“The sheer joy on Musk's face is contagious. Honestly, I am excited for him to stand there and watch decades of his work be validated in such a regal way.”Trump was sworn in
During his first speech, Trump highlighted his plans for the country, saying he'd put the country first and make it great again. The new President described his inauguration as the beginning of the golden age of the United States, drawing applause from the crowd.Byron Pillay is a Current Affairs Editor at Briefly News. He received a Diploma in Journalism from the Caxton Cadet School. He spent 11 years covering a wide variety of news as a community journalist, including politics, crime and current affairs. He also was a Head of Department for Sports Brief, where he covered both local and international sporting news.
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