US President Donald Trump briefly referred to billionaire Elon Musk as 'Leon' during a speech at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, sparking a flurry of reactions on social media.
The moment, captured on video, occurred as Trump addressed US Air Force service members after unveiling the new Air Force One aircraft.
While speaking about Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Musk's SpaceX, Trump said, 'My friend Leon,' before correcting himself with, '...my friend Elon.'
The president continued his remarks without acknowledging the mistake, but clips of the exchange were shared online, prompting a range of reactions on social media.
Some users drew comparisons to previous scrutiny of politicians over verbal gaffes, while others dismissed the incident as a minor mistake.
Trump's relationship with Musk has had public highs and lows, including a highly publicized fallout following Musk's departure from the Department of Government Efficiency.
