In a surprising twist surrounding Elon Musk, rumors have surfaced suggesting he might be in a romantic relationship with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The speculation intensified after the two were seen exchanging glances at the Atlantic Council’s Global Citizen Awards dinner in Midtown earlier this week.

Elon Musk’s mother, Maye Musk, 76, responded to these rumors on social media, indicating her own admiration for Meloni. "I was sitting next to Elon," she remarked in a reply to one of her son’s posts dismissing the dating gossip. “I also looked at Giorgia with admiration,” she added, indicating not only her respect for the political leader but also her intent to support her son against fabrications.

Elon Musk, 53, was quick to address the swirling rumors, asserting on the platform X (formerly Twitter) that there is “no romantic relationship whatsoever with PM Meloni.” He emphasized that he attended the event solely with his mother, alleviating concerns surrounding their closeness.

Maye Musk further fueled the narrative when she shared a snapshot of the evening, confirming that she and Elon returned to their hotel together after the event. "True," Musk confirmed in a response to her post, lending credence to her statements.

The evening saw Musk introducing Meloni on stage, where he praised her beauty and character, stating she is even more beautiful on the inside. He humorously noted, “That can’t always be said about politicians,” which resonated with the audience.

Meloni reciprocated the compliments, referring to Musk as a “precious genius” during her address, which tackled themes of nationalism and the supposed decline of Western values. They both appeared to engage in deep discussions throughout the evening, with clips showing Meloni animatedly speaking while Musk listened intently.

This interaction follows several encounters between Musk and Meloni, including a meeting in Rome earlier this year, where they discussed mutual concerns regarding declining birth rates in the West and shared optimism about advancements in artificial intelligence. Musk even made an appearance at a political festival hosted by Meloni's far-right Brothers of Italy party last December.

As the duo continues to capture public attention, they also serve as prominent figures in their respective fields – Musk in technology and entrepreneurship, and Meloni as Italy’s first female prime minister, who is making waves in European conservative politics since her election ruling begins in 2022.

Notably, Meloni recently ended her long-term relationship with Andrea Giambruno after a controversy surrounding an inappropriate audio recording. This separation has led to increased media scrutiny on her personal life, which coincidentally intensified the focus on her connections with high-profile individuals like Elon Musk.

As these rumors and public appearances unfold, many are left wondering how the relationship between Musk and Meloni will develop and the potential implications it holds not just politically, but in the tech sphere as well. Stay tuned!