India, June 20 -- US President Donald Trump briefly mixed up Elon Musk's name during a speech at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, referring to the billionaire as "Leon" before immediately correcting himself. The moment, captured on video, went viral and triggered a flurry of reactions on social media.

According to The Mirror US, the slip 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 pausing and correcting himself with, "...my friend Elon."

The president continued his remarks without acknowledging the mistake. However, clips of the exchange were shared onl...