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Marco Rubio & Elon Musk

25 shared events · Importance 14 · Last updated May 16, 2026

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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, affirmed U.S. support for Taiwan and urged China to take a more active role in resolving the Iran war.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, Inc., was part of the U.S. delegation and drew attention on Chinese social media for his son learning Chinese and for interacting with a Chinese dissident account.
May 14, 2026 · 23 articles
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Marco Rubio: As US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio provides commentary on the summit's discussions, particularly regarding Iran and Taiwan, emphasizing US interests.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk is part of the CEO delegation accompanying Donald Trump, seeking to resolve issues with China. His presence highlights the business interests involved in the summit.
May 14, 2026 · 25 articles
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Marco Rubio: As United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio expressed a desire for China to play a more active role in addressing Iran's actions in the Persian Gulf.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, Inc., attended the welcome ceremony as part of the United States delegation, describing the meeting as 'wonderful'.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, expressed hopes for China to play a more active role in influencing Iran's actions in the Persian Gulf.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, Inc., is part of the US delegation, highlighting the focus on business deals and economic cooperation during the summit.
May 13, 2026 · 7 articles
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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, stated that it is in China's interest to help resolve the Iran crisis due to its impact on global economy and shipping.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk is one of the CEOs joining Donald Trump on the trip, seeking to resolve issues with China and open up business opportunities.
May 13, 2026 · 16 articles
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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, advocates for China to exert influence on Iran to resolve the crisis, emphasizing the economic impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, is part of the U.S. delegation, indicating the presence of key business leaders in the discussions, although his specific role in this event is not detailed beyond his attendance.
May 14, 2026 · 15 articles
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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, as the US Secretary of State, expressed the US's hope to convince China to play a more active role in the Iran conflict.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, Inc., was present at the summit as part of the US business delegation, indicating potential for new business ventures and market access in China.
May 14, 2026 · 35 articles
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Marco Rubio: As the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio emphasized the economic impact of the Iran war and urged China to take a more active role in resolving the crisis.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk was mentioned as part of the delegation arriving with Donald Trump, indicating a potential interest in technology or business discussions, though his specific role in the summit is not detailed.
May 13, 2026 · 15 articles
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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, confirmed that Taiwan was discussed during the summit and reiterated the US policy toward Taiwan, while also urging China to exert influence on Iran.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk was part of the group of US business leaders accompanying Donald Trump to China, indicating a broader business interest in US-China relations.
May 14, 2026 · 36 articles
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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, is part of the U.S. delegation and has commented on the need for China to influence Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, is part of the U.S. delegation to China, indicating the presence of tech and business leaders in the discussions.
May 13, 2026 · 25 articles
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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, discussed Iran with Benjamin Netanyahu.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk is mentioned in connection with SpaceX — Starlink, which is reportedly being used to restore internet access for Iranians.
Jan 11, 2026 · 21 articles
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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, arrived with Donald Trump, indicating his involvement in diplomatic aspects of the summit.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk arrived with Donald Trump, indicating a potential business interest in the summit's outcomes.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, has been collaborating on discussions related to the peace talks and mediated the meeting between Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk is mentioned as a past adviser to Donald Trump, providing context on other influential figures in the administration.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, as Secretary of State, commented on the importance of China's role in resolving the Iran conflict's impact on oil shipments prior to the summit.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk, representing SpaceX and Tesla, was part of the US business delegation accompanying Donald Trump, indicating a focus on economic ties and potential business opportunities with China.
May 14, 2026 · 24 articles
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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, as the Secretary of State, is the primary individual announcing and leading the reorganization of the United States — United States Department of State.
Apr 22, 2025 · 7 articles
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Elon Musk: Elon Musk, a South African-born adviser to Donald Trump, has been a vocal critic of South Africa's affirmative action laws, claiming they are racist against whites and have prevented his SpaceX — Starlink service from obtaining a license.
May 21, 2025 · 6 articles
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Elon Musk: Elon Musk, a billionaire ally of Donald Trump, supported the government-cutting efforts targeting USAID, calling it a 'criminal organization'.
Jun 30, 2025 · 6 articles
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Jul 10, 2025 · 7 articles
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Regulatory
Dec 06, 2025 · 21 articles
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Regulatory
Dec 05, 2025 · 71 articles
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Domestic
Nov 23, 2025 · 14 articles
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International
Dec 23, 2025 · 29 articles
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Jan 29, 2026 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Jan 26, 2026 · 49 articles
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Marco Rubio: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is making a fence-mending visit to the Vatican, potentially complicated by President Donald Trump's criticism of Pope Leo XVI.
Elon Musk: Elon Musk is involved in a high-stakes trial against Sam Altman and Greg Brockman that could reshape the future of artificial intelligence.
Apr 22, 2026 · 43 articles
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