Elon Musk reaffirmed his support for Donald Trump after making his first appearance at a Trump rally.
On Saturday, October 5, 2024, Musk attended a rally for the Republican presidential candidate in Butler, Pennsylvania, the site where Trump survived an assassination attempt in July.
Speaking at the event, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla declared that Trump is the only candidate capable of “preserving democracy in America.” Musk warned, “this will be the last election” if Trump doesn’t win. Wearing a “Make America Great Again” cap, Musk acknowledged the serious tone of his comments, stating, “As you can see, I am not just MAGA — I am Dark MAGA.”
Saturday marked the first time Musk joined a Trump rally, demonstrating his growing commitment to the former president ahead of the 2024 U.S. elections.
Musk has created a super PAC to support the Republican nominee, heavily funding get-out-the-vote efforts. Trump has said he would appoint Musk to lead a government efficiency commission if reelected.
In August, Musk and Trump engaged in a rare public conversation on X, lasting over two hours. Trump focused on the July assassination attempt, illegal immigration, and his plans to reduce government regulations.
At the rally, Musk criticized Democrats, claiming they want “to take away your freedom of speech, your right to bear arms, and your right to vote.” He also condemned California’s efforts to ban voter ID requirements.
The rally took place at the same location where a gunman’s bullets grazed Trump’s right ear and killed a supporter, Corey Comperatore, in July. The attack left several others injured.
Several members of Comperatore’s family, along with other attendees and first responders from the July incident, returned to the site on Saturday.
Also appearing with Trump were his running mate, Republican Ohio Sen. JD Vance, his son Eric Trump, daughter-in-law and RNC co-chair Lara Trump, along with Pennsylvania lawmakers and sheriffs.
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