Trump reveals Gates seeks meeting with Musk as tech leaders engage ahead of inauguration

Donald Trump announced on social media that Bill Gates requested a meeting with him, mentioning Elon Musk in the post. This highlights the growing engagement of tech leaders with Trump as he prepares for his presidency. Musk is facing criticism for his support of the H-1B visa program, which allows skilled foreign workers into the U.S. This controversy contrasts with Trump’s “America First” agenda, creating tension between tech industry goals and the incoming administration's priorities. Mar-a-Lago has become a key venue for Trump’s meetings with tech executives. These gatherings focus on policies like U.S. manufacturing and job creation, as leaders seek to build relationships with the new administration ahead of its January inauguration.