In Apparent Message To Elon Musk, Donald Trump Says Bill Gates Asked To Meet Him

In a message apparently intended for his billionaire ally Elon Musk, President-elect Donald Trump recently made a post on Truth Social indicating that Bill Gates had sought a meeting with him. Trump's message included a warm reference to Musk's son, X Æ A-Xii, and expressed enthusiasm for an upcoming New Year's Eve celebration at his mansion Mar-a-Lago in Florida. 

“Where are you? When are you coming to the “Center of the Universe,” Mar-a-Lago. Bill Gates asked to come, tonight. We miss you and x! New Year's Eve is going to be AMAZING!!!  DJT,” Trump wrote.

According to CNN, Gates has indeed reached out to Trump's transition team to discuss a potential meeting, although it remains unclear whether the two will actually meet. This development comes on the heels of Trump's meetings with various tech CEOs and business leaders at Mar-a-Lago since his election victory in November.

Trump's relationships with tech leaders have been a subject of interest, particularly given his naming of Musk as co-leader of his government efficiency initiative. However, Musk has faced criticism from loyal Trump supporters due to his support for a visa program allowing highly skilled foreign workers to immigrate to the US.

Trump and Gates initially met in December 2016, prior to Trump's first term as president. Since Trump's recent election victory, numerous tech CEOs have sought meetings with him, aiming to establish a positive relationship with the president-elect. Several Fortune 500 companies have also committed significant funds to Trump's inauguration.

As reported by CNN, CEOs who have met with Trump have employed a strategic approach, discussing issues aligned with Trump's interests, such as bringing manufacturing and jobs back to the US, while also addressing potential policy concerns. Many of these CEOs view the meetings as an opportunity to "start on the right page" with the new administration.