Tech billionaire Elon Musk dined with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump shortly after publicly congratulating the US President on a military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Musk shared a photo of the dinner, calling it 'lovely' and stating '2026 is going to be amazing!' He had previously praised Trump's actions as a 'win for the world' and a 'clear message to evil dictators.' US officials stated Maduro and his wife were captured and would face federal charges, with Trump indicating the US would temporarily manage Venezuela's transition.