The billionaire’s choice of attire at a high-profile White House meeting has ignited a heated debate online, with online users calling it disrespectful and unprofessional.
During President Donald Trump’s first cabinet meeting for his second term on February 26, 2025, at the White House, Tesla CEO and newly appointed leader of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk, became a hot topic—not for policy discussions, but for his outfit.
Wearing a T-shirt with the words “Tech Support” and a cap, Musk’s casual look sharply contrasted with the formal attire of other attendees. His appearance at the Cabinet Room in Washington, DC, has led to widespread criticism and debate about professionalism in government settings.
Many netizens took to social media to criticize his outfit. One wrote, “Stop. Wearing. A. Hat. Inside. The. White. House.” Another user added, “His clothing choices are disrespectful. I can’t even listen to this guy.”
A different commenter simply stated, “Hat & T-shirt.” Someone else remarked, “With all the money he has you would think he had something more decent to wear [sic].” Another person argued, “He running the show so he can dress anyway he wants [sic].”
One frustrated user questioned, “Where your manners? Take your CAP off [sic]!!!” A critic exclaimed, “Really! Unbelievable! You wear a T shirt with wording in a cabinet meeting. They should have sent him home for inappropriate outfit [sic].”
Elon Musk speaks at President Trump Cabinet meeting. pic.twitter.com/ANNhymWvpl
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Another speculated, “I am sure he gets paid big time to wear that t-shirt.” One final remark insisted, “He needs to dress appropriately. Take off that cap.”
Whether or not his outfit was a statement or just another example of Elon Musk’s casual demeanor, the debate over professionalism in politics continues.