Elon Musk Sparks Internet Frenzy with Double Hat Stunt and Mysterious Neck Mark at White House Meeting
At a recent White House cabinet meeting, it wasn’t Elon Musk’s bold AI declarations or space ambitions that captured attention—it was his unexpected fashion choice. Musk arrived in the Cabinet Room sporting a bright red cap embroidered with the phrase “Gulf of America,” a nod to former President Donald Trump’s past proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
The cap also featured the numbers “45 – 47,” a reference to Trump’s historic return to the presidency as both the 45th and 47th Commander-in-Chief. Styled like the familiar “Make America Great Again” hats, it clearly signaled allegiance.
But what truly sent social media into a frenzy was Musk’s layered headwear. Cameras caught the newly appointed Chief of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) donning not just one, but two hats—one red stacked atop a black one. As he prepared to speak, he removed both in a theatrical motion, which quickly turned into a viral internet moment.
Trump, never one to miss a punchline, quipped, “I love the double hat, Elon. Only you could pull that off.” Musk replied with a grin, “Well, Mr. President, I wear a lot of hats… and now my hat wears a hat.”
The internet exploded with laughter, spawning the hashtag “#DoubleHatDay” as memes and TikToks mocked the comical look. Yet amid the jokes, eagle-eyed viewers zoomed in on something else—a faint mark or scar visible on Musk’s neck.
Speculation followed fast: “Did he have surgery?” one person posted. Another asked, “Is that a fresh cut?” While many focused on the humorous fashion faux pas, others raised questions about Musk’s attire in such a formal government setting, criticizing what they saw as inappropriate casualness.
Despite the divided opinions, the image of Musk with layered hats and a mysterious neck blemish dominated the conversation. Responses ranged from amused to bewildered. “This can’t be real… cringe,” one user wrote, while another commented, “Only Elon could make this look normal.”
This isn’t the first time Musk’s White House appearances have gone viral. Back in February, he shared a photo on X (formerly Twitter) of himself striking a dramatic pose in the Oval Office wearing an oversized red MAGA hat and his usual all-black outfit. The image quickly became meme fodder.
By March, even the press corps took notice. After Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was criticized for his casual dress, reporters questioned Musk’s lack of formality. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded with a laugh: “He wore one last night.” She added, “The president seemed fine with it.”
In typical fashion, Musk continues to blur the lines between tech mogul, political player, and internet sensation. Whether he’s pushing policy or making meme-worthy appearances, one thing’s for certain—Elon Musk knows how to keep the spotlight firmly on him. His latest stunt, featuring stacked hats and a mystery scar, is just another surreal chapter in his ever-evolving public persona.
