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Summary

Melania Trump reportedly welcomes Elon Musk’s close relationship with Donald Trump, even jokingly referring to him as a "babysitter" for her husband.

Sources told People magazine that Melania is content with Musk’s frequent presence at Mar-a-Lago, where he’s renting a cottage, and appreciates him keeping Trump occupied.

Musk, a vocal supporter of Trump’s 2024 campaign, is seen as a positive influence by Melania.

However, Trump himself has occasionally expressed mild frustration with Musk’s constant presence.

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[-] brucethemoose@lemmy.world 28 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

All I care is if these wild rumors make their way back to Trump's feed.

And into his head.

I very much enjoyed the Lincoln Project's "audience of one" strategy, and like to think outlets are writing stuff with that in mind.

[-] Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 20 points 2 days ago

Would've been amazing if she had used the word publicly but

“Melania is glad to have a babysitter for Donald, and she will find some kind of project to team up with him herself if he stays around,” a Palm Beach source tells PEOPLE

Eh.

[-] circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 2 days ago

Very deceptive headline. Quotes on 'babysitter' in a sentence purporting to be about Melania's opinion.

A simple ", says source" at the end would have given significantly more journalistic integrity.

I know. A tall order in 2025.

[-] Fandangalo@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago

Agreed. My first reaction was to read the article, and it’s a third party using those words, obviously to spike engagement (lying works!).

Don’t waste your time with the read. Not worth it.

[-] andrew_bidlaw@sh.itjust.works 25 points 2 days ago

If only they can start dating behind his back...

[-] errer@lemmy.world 17 points 2 days ago

Trump and Musk are already dating? At the very least exchanging long protein strains

[-] andrew_bidlaw@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago

50 shades of green

50 shades of grift

50 shades of serfdom

[-] HK65@sopuli.xyz 10 points 2 days ago

Would you want to put your thing where Cheeto Benito had his mushroom?

[-] Droggelbecher@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

You probably didn't mean it, but this implies that past sexual relations tarnish a woman in some way, which isn't good

[-] HK65@sopuli.xyz 11 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I get you, let me clarify.

Any kind of association with Trump tarnishes a person.

Melania isn't less of a good human being for doing the nasty with someone, she is because she let herself be bought by a fascist.

She is no less or no more tarnished than Vance or Kushner. I also wouldn't want to shake their hands for the same reason as above.

[-] Droggelbecher@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

Good point, thanks for elaborating!

[-] zeca@lemmy.eco.br 2 points 2 days ago

so you meant musk would have reservations against associating with fascists?

[-] andrew_bidlaw@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 days ago

If it'd spin the razotblade over their forming right-wing cabal and tear it into pieces I'm ready for a little sacrifice, with some hygienic measures first.

Yet, what I'm thinking in general is for an idiot like Musk stealing his opponent's wife (like a thing) would be just the right way to assert dominance. And with a small 0,01% chance I can see it happen and cause a welcome disorder in their semi-stable relations.

[-] HK65@sopuli.xyz 9 points 2 days ago

To be honest, there is no way Melania is not fucking at least two sets of poolboys already. I mean, was Trump ever faithful?

If it went public though, Trump being cucked publically, that would probably stir some shit up.

[-] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago

Pretty clear she wants to bang Trudeau....

[-] Hobbes_Dent@lemmy.world 11 points 2 days ago

HE IS RENTING A COTTAGE?

Oh my God this isn’t even satire.

This is the Team America entry for the world league. Represent.

[-] snekerpimp@lemmy.world 17 points 2 days ago

Nanny musk and little donny poopoo pants.

[-] uebquauntbez@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

Musk is best for changing diapers, he knows shit!

[-] HikingVet@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 days ago

That’s way more than I want to unpack, but it seems Melania is fucking the pool boy while Elon and trump trade handies.

[-] ATDA@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago

She's like thank God since he lost his favorite fidget spinner in the sand trap he's just been unconsolable ...

[-] rayyy@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

Yeah, but who gets to change his diapers? Inquiring minds want to know.

[-] bstix@feddit.dk 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

People having been in his vicinity have reported a foul stench, so it's unlikely that he is assisted by anyone who does this kind of job professionally.

I would guess that he's too proud to ask for help, so he probably just trashes some restroom or bath occasionally and then denies it ever happening.

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