Elon Musk said on Wednesday that he was not having an affair with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, replying to a joke after their mutual praise at a black-tie event in New York this week drew headlines on both sides of the Atlantic.

Elon Musk denies 'romantic relationship' with Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni - Elon Musk lovebombed Giorgia Meloni during a black-tie award ceremony on Monday

The far-right Meloni, who spoke at a think tank gala, has proven to be a more conventional leader than expected.

Soon after images of Musk and Meloni in New York surfaced online, social media erupted with comments speculating about a potential romance. A Tesla fan club posted a picture of them and wrote, ‘Do you think they’ll date?

Maye Musk has reacted to a viral picture of her son, billionaire Elon Musk, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Elon Musk has denied that he’s in a relationship with Giorgia Meloni after the two were pictured in close conversation at the Atlantic Council’s gala dinner on Monday (September 23). The 53-year-old billionaire took to X /Twitter (which he owns) the following day to address his friendship with the Italian Prime Minister.

Billionaire Elon Musk’s mother weighed in on the rumors spiraling online that her son may secretly be in a romantic relationship with Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, saying that it was hard