In the latest twist that could only happen in the Mar-a-Lago multiverse, former President Donald Trump has announced his plans to claim tech billionaire Elon Musk as a dependent on his 2024 tax return. Why? Because, apparently, Musk has been spending so much time at the Palm Beach estate that he’s essentially become part of the family.
“Elon loves it here,” Trump said during an impromptu press conference by the Mar-a-Lago fountain (where Musk was reportedly testing a solar-powered koi feeder). “He even has his own room. Beautiful room, the best room—some people are saying it’s nicer than Melania’s.
And like everyone else in the family, we give him chores around the house. Keeps him grounded.”
While chores for the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly known as Twitter) remain unconfirmed, Trump quipped that they might involve changing the golf cart batteries or reprogramming the mansion’s smart thermostats.
“He’s good with the tech stuff,” Trump added. “Very smart guy. One of the smartest people, next to me, of course.”
According to Trump, Musk’s extended stays have become so routine that he’s considering making it official.
“If he’s not going to leave, I’m going to have to claim him as a dependent. Saves money. And I’m very good with taxes—ask anyone.”
The relationship between the two men has been a rollercoaster of tweets, truth posts, and tech-adjacent banter over the years.
But their bond seems to have solidified recently, with Musk frequently photographed at Mar-a-Lago events, from charity dinners to impromptu Tesla product demos on the front lawn.
While Eric and Donald Trump, Jr. don’t seem to mind Trump’s newly adopted son, rumors are swirling about Baron Trump having an issue.
“I mean, Elon is up 24/7, working, so he’s everywhere…and I if hear the story about catching rocket catching chopsticks one more time…,” the younger Trump said. “It’s cool, though, because he helped me with my science project. I was the only kid to have a real rocket engine on my model rocket presentation.”
While Musk has yet to comment on his new role as Mar-a-Lago’s unofficial tech-support-slash-houseguest, sources say he’s been enjoying the atmosphere. “It’s like a live experiment,” one insider claimed. “He’s studying how long he can survive in Florida humidity while testing prototypes of his Optimus robot for household chores.”
In the meantime, Musk may want to double-check his mailbox—there’s probably a W-2 on the way.
