Patriot Brief
What Happened: Elon Musk told Katie Miller that President Trump is the funniest person he knows and praised his effortless humor.
Why It Matters: Musk’s comments highlight his continued drift toward America First thinking and growing alignment with Trump.
Bottom Line: Musk doubled down by reposting the clip, making it clear he stands by calling Trump the funniest man he’s ever met.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn’t shy about giving credit where he thinks it’s due, and this week he aimed that praise straight at President Donald Trump. During an interview on The Katie Miller Podcast, Miller asked Musk who he believes is the funniest person he knows.
Musk couldn’t even get the answer out without laughing.
“President Trump is the funniest person I know in real life,” Musk said. “He's got a great sense of humor. He's naturally funny. It's effortless.”
WATCH:
Musk went on to reference a memorable moment involving economist Aadil Mamdani. “When he had Mamdani in the office and he told Mamdani to call him a fascist, that was awesome.”
The clip immediately caught fire online. Musk then reposted the video on X, doubling down on his praise and making it clear he meant every word.
For many Trump supporters, Musk simply said what they’ve always claimed: Trump’s humor isn’t just intentional, it’s instinctive. It disarms critics as much as it energizes supporters.
Musk’s comments come as the two public figures appear increasingly aligned, with Musk openly criticizing the Biden administration and leaning into America First economic and cultural positions.
Whether Musk was simply speaking candidly or sending a political signal, one thing is clear: few compliments ring louder in Trump world than being called the funniest man alive by the world’s richest one.
