The tech billionaire’s tech became an issue in Washington.
During President Donald Trump’s Mar. 4 congressional address, Elon Musk was seated in the balcony of the House gallery, where the 53-year-old began using his cell phone to capture the proceedings. Musk was then approached by a police officer who asked him to put his phone away, per the Washington Examiner, because taking photos or videos of the address is not allowed.
Musk, who received several shoutouts during the president’s speech, has yet to publicly address the incident.
Trump’s address to Congress was, overall, an eventful one.
After he claimed his 2024 victory against Kamala Harris was an unprecedented “mandate,” Trump was interrupted by longtime congressman Al Green, a Democrat from Texas, who stood and shook his cane at the president.
“Mr. President,” Green called out, “You have no mandate.”
After the 77-year-old refused to sit down, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called for Green’s removal.
