billionaire technology executive Elon Musk cast the next presidential election in dire terms during an appearance with donald trumpsaid the Republican presidential candidate is the only candidate who will “defend American democracy.”
Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, who also acquired X, met with President Trump on Saturday at the former president’s site in Butler, Pennsylvania. survived an assassination attempt In July. Musk said if Trump doesn’t win, “this will be the last election.” Mr. Musk, who wore a hat emblazoned with the Trump campaign slogan “Make America Great Again,” appeared to acknowledge the sinister nature of his remarks.
“As you can see, I’m not just a MAGA. I’m a Dark MAGA,” he said.
It was the first time Musk has attended a rally for Trump, evidence of a strengthening alliance in the final stages of the presidential campaign. Mr. Musk has created a super political action committee to support Republican candidates and is spending millions on efforts to encourage people to vote. Trump said he would use Musk as policy leader. Government Efficiency Committee Once he regains the White House.
Trump joined Musk in August. unusual public conversation X had a friendly chat that lasted over two hours. In it, the former president focused primarily on the July assassination attempt, illegal immigration, and plans to cut government regulations.
In front of a large crowd on Saturday, Musk tried to portray Trump as a champion of free speech, saying Democrats “want to take away your free speech, they want to take away your right to bear arms, they want to take away your right to bear arms.” he claimed. Please vote effectively. ” Musk went on to criticize California’s efforts to ban voter ID requirements.
The incident took place at the same compound where a gunman’s bullet grazed President Trump’s right ear, killing a Trump supporter. Corey Comperatore. Multiple people were injured in the shooting.
Several members of Mr. Comperatore’s family, other participants and first responders from the July rally returned to the scene Saturday. Vice presidential candidate Republican Ohio Sen. also attended with the former president. JD Vance,son Eric Trumpdaughter-in-law, RNC co-chair. lara trumpalong with Pennsylvania state legislators and sheriffs.
