A photo of Elon Musk and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has gone viral, causing a stir on social media with rumors that the two might be dating. The image was taken at the Atlantic Council’s Global Citizen Awards in New York, where Musk presented an award to Meloni, praising her as “authentic” and “beautiful on the inside and out.” Their seemingly close interaction, which included exchanged glances, set off a wave of online speculation, with some users suggesting they could be a potential couple.
Despite the buzz, Elon Musk was quick to address the rumors, clarifying on social media that he and Meloni are not romantically involved. While their professional paths have crossed multiple times, including a prior meeting in Rome, there is no relationship beyond mutual respect. Social media reactions included playful suggestions of them as a “power couple,” but Musk’s statement put an end to the rumors.
