What was meant to be a proud publicity moment took an unexpectedly bizarre turn, setting social media abuzz. A widely shared Oval Office photograph of Donald Trump holding a miniature model of Boom Aero’s Overture One, a next-generation supersonic aircraft, has drawn attention for an entirely different reason.

Rather than focusing on the cutting-edge jet, sharp-eyed users spotted a mysterious reflection lurking in the background mirror—belonging to none other than tech mogul Elon Musk. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, who also holds a government advisory role, appeared to be silently observing from the shadows.

The internet erupted with reactions, with some labeling Musk’s ghostly appearance as “unnerving” and others jokingly suggesting he was secretly influencing the administration. Memes quickly flooded the web, with captions like: “Mirror, mirror on the wall—who really calls the shots after all?”

Adding fuel to speculation, Trump had previously remarked that he chose Musk for his advisory team since he “couldn’t find anyone more brilliant.” This only deepened curiosity, leaving many to wonder if Musk was merely coincidentally captured or if his presence was deliberate.

Regardless of whether this was a strange coincidence or a calculated move, one thing is certain—Musk’s unintentional cameo has now become one of the most talked-about moments in recent political history.