Why did Elon Musk not attend Trump's dinner with high-profile tech CEOs? Tesla CEO has this to say

Tech leaders join President Trump for a high-profile White House dinner showcasing Silicon Valley's strategic alignment with his administration's AI policies.

President Trump hosted 33 top Silicon Valley executives including Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook, Bill Gates, and Sam Altman at a White House dinner in the renovated Rose Garden. The gathering, featuring 13 billionaires making it one of the wealthiest assemblies in White House history, highlighted the tech industry's shift toward cooperation with Trump's administration on artificial intelligence and technology policies. Notably absent was Elon Musk, who cited scheduling conflicts amid reported tensions with the administration.

• Meta's Zuckerberg announced a $600 billion U.S. investment commitment through 2028 when asked by Trump
• Multiple companies revealed major domestic investment plans focusing on AI infrastructure and data centers
• The dinner marked a strategic pivot from previously strained Big Tech-Trump relations toward collaborative partnerships
• Tech leaders praised Trump's support for innovation while seeking favorable regulations and government contracts