Social media is buzzing over a new photo of former President Donald Trump, but the real controversy isn’t about him—it’s about what’s lurking in the background. The picture, taken in the Oval Office, shows Trump proudly holding a model of Boom Aero’s Overture One, a revolutionary supersonic airliner expected to redefine air travel.
Many speculate that Trump’s enthusiasm for the aircraft hints at a potential upgrade for his presidential jet. Boom Aero recently made waves when its XB-1 prototype smashed the sound barrier at 844 mph, sparking conversations about the future of high-speed travel. The company’s CEO, Blake Scholl, took advantage of the moment by announcing on Twitter, “Due to overwhelming demand, you can now pre-order this exclusive Overture One model in our merch store! Proudly made in America.”
Social media users flooded Scholl’s post with questions. One person asked if the real aircraft would be U.S.-manufactured, to which Scholl replied with an enthusiastic “Of course!” Another pressed for delivery timelines, prompting Scholl to admit that they were aiming for a July release but were working hard to speed up the process.
But the real online frenzy had little to do with the jet. Instead, a detail in the background of the photo stole the show. A mirror in the Oval Office happened to capture the reflection of none other than tech mogul Elon Musk.
Once an observant social media user spotted the reflection and shared a zoomed-in version, reactions exploded. Some people were amused, while others found it unsettling. “That’s creepy,” one person commented. Another joked, “@elonmusk, do you ever go home?” The internet quickly turned the moment into a meme, with users playfully suggesting that Musk was secretly running the country.
This photo went viral shortly after Trump appointed Musk as co-lead of the Department for Government Efficiency (DOGE), a role Trump justified by calling Musk “the only person smart enough” to handle it.
The incident proves that in the age of social media, it’s often the smallest details—like an unexpected reflection—that make the biggest impact.
