Elon Musk is facing scrutiny after photos surfaced of him traveling on Air Force One with his mother, Maye Musk, and son, X Æ A-12.
The images, taken upon President Donald Trump’s arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, have sparked widespread criticism, with many questioning why a private citizen and his family were aboard the presidential aircraft.
Critics argue that Musk’s presence on Air Force One, along with later photos showing him and his son entering the White House, raises concerns about government spending and Musk’s influence within the Trump administration. The controversy is further fueled by ongoing federal budget cuts under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Political strategist Chris D. Jackson voiced outrage on X, writing, “This is beyond outrageous. Elon Musk, his cranky mother Maye, and one of his young kids were chauffeured in Air Force One and Marine One—straight to the White House, where they're apparently staying. WTF is going on?”
🚨 BREAKING: This is beyond outrageous. Elon Musk, his cranky mother Maye, and one of his young kids were chauffeured in Air Force One and Marine One—straight to the White House, where they’re apparently staying.
— Chris D. Jackson (@ChrisDJackson) March 3, 2025
WTF is going on? It goes without saying, this is not normal. 🙄 pic.twitter.com/uEjjAvoYCs
The Lincoln Project also criticized the move, stating, “Your tax dollars are paying for the richest man in the world to fly around when he has his own jets. That’s government waste.”
This is outrageous and possibly illegal. No matter how much Donald Trump and scared complicit Republicans want Elon Musk to be President he is not and Air Force One should not be used for Musk and his family. Musk owns a fleet of jets. Let him pay for his own travel and lodging.… https://t.co/VzKKdwOWY8
— Marty Taylor (@RealMartyT7) March 3, 2025
Your tax dollars are paying for the richest man in the world to fly around when he has his own jets.
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) March 3, 2025
That's government waste. https://t.co/uxoooD59kM
While some defended Musk’s travel, calling him a presidential adviser, others argue that his financial status should exclude him from taxpayer-funded privileges. The Trump administration is expected to face further scrutiny as budget cuts continue across federal agencies.
Your federal taxes are now paying for Musk's MOTHER to travel on Air Force One and the other bird. pic.twitter.com/dW3IjchuB6
— 𓂀 𝕋𝔼𝔸ℍ 𓂀 (@TeahCartel) March 3, 2025
Why is @elonmusk and his mother, @mayemusk, using Airforce One for as their personal plane? pic.twitter.com/YTuBm6IpwD
— Weezie Proud Resister (@itsweezie) March 4, 2025
Why are American taxpayers paying for the transportation of the richest man on earth? He owns FOUR private jets. Air Force One costs nearly $3000 per minute to operate. Is this how he’s saving taxpayers money, by making them pay for his air travel? https://t.co/5iGBLUZtmZ
— 🍓sweet goblina🍓 (@diorgoblin) March 3, 2025
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