A recent photo of former President Donald Trump taken in the Oval Office is stirring up chatter—not just because he’s showcasing a model of Boom Aero’s futuristic supersonic jet, the Overture One, but because of an unexpected figure spotted in the background that’s left many doing a double take.
In the image, Trump, now 78, is seen smiling while proudly holding a sleek model of the Overture One—a next-generation jet often dubbed the “son of the Concorde.” Developed by Boom Aero, the Overture is designed to redefine air travel with its supersonic capabilities. Its prototype, the XB-1, already broke the sound barrier earlier this year, clocking in at a remarkable 844 mph—roughly 80 mph faster than Mach 1.
Boom Aero’s CEO Blake Scholl shared the photo online with an announcement that thrilled aviation enthusiasts. “Due to high demand, THIS very special Overture One model is now available for pre-order in the @boomaero Merch store! And these models are made in America!” he posted. Fans quickly jumped in with questions about shipping and manufacturing. “Will this be made in the U.S.?” asked one. “Of course!” Scholl replied. Another user wanted to know when it ships. “July,” he answered, adding that efforts are underway to speed up production.
But the buzz wasn’t just about the jet. Keen-eyed viewers noticed something strange—something (or someone) quietly hiding in the details.
Behind Trump, amidst the familiar Oval Office backdrop of flags, presidential portraits, and antique furnishings, was a faint but unmistakable reflection in a nearby mirror. Standing just past Trump’s shoulder—near the spot where a bullet grazed him during last year’s assassination attempt—was Elon Musk.
The tech billionaire’s ghostly reflection sparked immediate reaction across social media. One user posted a zoomed-in screenshot, prompting reactions ranging from laughter to unease. “That is so creepy,” one person commented. Another quipped, “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the real president after all?” Someone else joked, “@elonmusk bro, go home—or at least stop photobombing presidents.” And perhaps most aptly, one person simply typed: “Jumpscare.”
Musk’s quiet cameo wasn’t entirely random. He has recently been appointed co-leader of the newly launched Department for Government Efficiency—abbreviated, fittingly, as DOGE. Trump, never short on tongue-in-cheek remarks, said he “settled” on Musk for the position, adding, “I couldn’t find anyone smarter.”
With Musk stepping into a formal role in federal reform and a supersonic jet poised as a potential successor to Air Force One, the Trump-Musk partnership seems to mark a bold and unconventional turn. And if this photo is any indication, things in Trump’s White House are not just moving forward—they’re accelerating at Mach speed.
