THE AWKWARD ENCOUNTER!” Elon Musk was spotted acting awkward around Karoline Leavitt, drawing laughs on social media.

Elon Musk’s Awkward Moments Around White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Go Viral

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt may have embraced a bold MAGA makeover, but one thing remains undeniable: she’s aging like fine wine. At just 27, Leavitt’s youthful glow has become the talk of Washington, especially when compared to her much older husband, Nicholas Riccio. But it seems she’s caught more than just political attention—Elon Musk, former Trump confidant and tech billionaire, appears utterly smitten and hilariously awkward in her presence.

On April 29, 2025, Leavitt took to Instagram to celebrate her first 100 days in office. “The first 100 days: mom & press sec edition,” she captioned a series of photos, proudly sharing sweet moments with her baby son and highlights from her new role. However, it was the second photo that stole the show for all the wrong reasons. Instead of another adorable family shot, followers were met with a “jump scare”: Leavitt standing next to a painfully uncomfortable Elon Musk. The Tesla CEO, known for his eccentric public persona and sometimes cringeworthy antics, looked as if he’d reverted to a nervous middle schooler next to his crush. With tensed shoulders, clenched fists, and a goofy, cartoonish grin, Musk’s cameo was anything but presidential.

If Leavitt weren’t already in an age-gap marriage, one might suspect Musk was moments away from asking a friend to pass her a note in class: “Do you like me? Check yes or no.”

Musk’s Social Circuits Short-Circuit Around Leavitt

There’s no denying that Elon Musk’s billionaire status and larger-than-life ego have taken a toll on his social skills. But around Karoline Leavitt, his awkwardness seems to reach new heights.

A viral YouTube clip from March 23, 2025, captured Musk “glitching out” behind Leavitt as they followed President Trump onto Air Force One. Cameras caught Musk struggling to avert his gaze from Leavitt’s leather-clad figure. After sneaking a quick peek, he whipped his head in every possible direction, desperately trying to avoid being caught looking. Ironically, his frantic head-turning only drew more attention to himself. As one commenter joked, Musk stared directly at the sun to “blind himself” and avoid a repeat encounter.

It’s clear: when it comes to Karoline Leavitt, even the world’s richest man can’t keep his composure.