President-elect Donald Trump claimed on social media on Friday that Microsoft founder Bill Gates had requested a meeting with him, in what seemed to be a private message to Elon Musk.

"Where are you? When will you be visiting Mar-a-Lago, the "Center of the Universe"? Tonight, Bill Gates requested to attend. You and X are missed! We're going to have an incredible New Year's Eve! In the Truth Social post, Trump wrote, "DJT."

According to a person familiar with the discussions, Gates has contacted the Trump transition regarding a potential meeting with Trump; however, it is currently unknown if the two will meet. Since winning the election in November, Trump has had meetings at his house with a number of business executives and tech CEOs. Gates has been contacted by CNN for comment.

It seems that Musk's son, X Æ A-Xii, whom he calls X informally, is mentioned in the telegram. Trump appointed Musk as co-leader of his government efficiency drive, but Musk's backing of the visa program that permits highly talented foreign workers to immigrate to the United States has garnered new criticism from Trump fans.

In December 2016, as Trump was getting ready to enter office for the first time, he met Gates.

In an effort to gain favor with the president-elect, several IT CEOs have visited or spoken with Trump in Mar-a-Lago since his election triumph last month. His inauguration has also received millions of dollars from a number of Fortune 500 firms and other corporate interests.

According to those who have previously spoken to CNN, the CEOs who have met with Trump have arrived with a well-defined plan. This entails bringing up topics they know Trump will find appealing, including relocating manufacturing and jobs to the United States, while also subtly bringing up possible policy issues they may have with his incoming government. A person with knowledge of the situation previously told CNN that many of these CEOs are looking for the meetings as a chance to "start on the right page."