Elon Musk has answered the internet’s biggest question: “How did he get the black eye?”
As Musk and Trump got together to hold a press conference to commemorate Musk’s last day as a special government employee, many users on the internet noticed Musk had a black eye on his right eye.
The black eye had many users on the internet speculating whether Musk had joined the “Black Eye Club.”
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Later in the press conference a member of the media flat-out asked Musk how he got the black eye and he jokingly responded, "Well I wasn't in France!"
Musk's comments were a playful dig at French President Emmanuel Macron, who was hit in the face by his wife earlier in the week.
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After the quick joke, Musk answered the question more seriously and revealed that his son had given him the shiner.France’s President Emmanuel Macron was hit in the face by his wife as they arrived in Vietnam.
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However, some users on X did not buy Musk's answer.Elon Musk just got asked why he has a black eye. pic.twitter.com/8RScbhfdXv
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The New York Times reported how Trump responded to the black eye:Musk's officially blamed his black eye on his 5 year old son, claiming he told him to punch him as a game. However, on closer inspection you can see other bruising and scratches. pic.twitter.com/l4OdZKU52P
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The post <a href=https://wltreport.com/2025/05/30/elon-musk-explains-how-he-got-his-black/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elon-musk-explains-how-he-got-his-black target=_blank >Elon Musk Explains How He Got His Black Eye In The Most Hilarious Way!</a> appeared first on Conservative Angle | Conservative Angle - Conservative News Clearing HouseThe president seemed to find this rather amusing. “I didn’t notice,” he said as he turned in his seat to get a better look at Mr. Musk. “That was X that did that?”
Mr. Trump has spent a considerable amount of time around the little slugger over these last 130 days. He and Mr. Musk have even brought the child to sit ringside with them at Ultimate Fighting Championship matches.
Mr. Trump thought about the explanation that was being offered for the black eye. “X could do it,” he concluded, sounding almost impressed. “If you knew X, he could do it.” The way the president said this, you’d never guess he was talking about a 5-year-old.
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