Maye Musk Takes the Global Stage as Elon’s Influence Expands

This article explores her recent appearances and endorsements abroad, linking her growing prominence to her son’s influence within the Trump administration and beyond.

In the last half-year, Maye Musk, the 76-year-old mother of tech mogul Elon Musk, has gained remarkable traction on the global stage, making notable visits to China, Kazakhstan, and the United Arab Emirates. These trips come at a time when foreign governments are keenly attempting to cultivate relationships with the Trump administration.

Traditionally known for her modeling career and public speaking engagements, Ms. Musk is experiencing a resurgence in international demand. Her travels coincide with her son, Elon Musk's, rising sway over military funding and foreign aid distributions in the U.S. In late 2024, she made four trips to China where she promoted seven brands, ranging from cosmetics to apparel while advocating for strengthened U.S.-China relations through state media channels.

Most recently, in October, just weeks prior to the U.S. presidential election, she led a forum focused on women's empowerment in Kazakhstan, where she proudly discussed her son's successes — coverage of which reached readers via Kazinform, the state news agency. Furthermore, her trip to Dubai in January, just before Donald Trump's second inauguration, saw her share the stage with former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson at a government conference focused on influence. Her presentation was delivered under the intriguing title, “How I Raised Three Amazing Children, Including the Richest Man in the World," a nod to her son's unique place in the global economy.

These international endeavors took place amid Elon Musk's vocal support for Trump's re-election campaign and illustrate Maye Musk's gradual embrace of political themes in her discourse across global platforms.