Musk electrifies crowd at Trump rally, hints at political future
8:19 AM EDT, October 6, 2024
Elon Musk took part in Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania. "Come on up here, Elon," Trump said, inviting the billionaire to speak after him. Musk, filled with enthusiasm, jumped onto the stage. You have to see these recordings and photos.
"Over the past eight years, those who want to stop us from achieving this future have slandered me, impeached me, indicted me, tried to throw me off the ballot, and who knows, maybe even tried to kill me," said former President Donald Trump on Saturday during a rally at the site of the first attempt on his life—in Butler, Pennsylvania. The billionaire Elon Musk, who was with Trump, suggested that if Trump loses, this would be the last election in America.
The Saturday rally—one of the largest in the current campaign—was attended by billionaire Elon Musk, who appeared for the first time at a candidate's election rally.
Musk's enthusiasm on stage
Elon Musk rushed onto the stage, jumping and clenching his fists in the air. He seemed electrified. "The true test of one’s character is how they behave under fire… America is the home of the brave," he told the crowd, referencing the attempt on Donald Trump's life.
"We had one president who couldn't climb a flight of stairs and another who was fist pumping after getting shot," he told the crowd.
The owner of platform X stated that the current election is "the most important election of our lifetime" because "the other side wants to take away your freedom of speech" and the right to bear arms. He also encouraged people to register and vote.
"If they don’t [do this], this will be the last election. That’s my prediction. Nothing’s more important," he declared.
Trump announces, "Musk to lead a special commission"
Musk openly endorsed Trump in the election right after the attempt in Butler and has continually supported his campaign both financially (over 100 million USD) and through posts on Twitter. Trump also announced that if he wins the election, he will place Musk at the head of a special commission ("state efficiency commission") to develop a budget-cut plan.
A photo of Trump with Musk after the rally was also published on social media.
Besides Elon Musk, special guests included members of the family of Trump supporter Corey Comperatore, who was killed by the assailant in Butler, and vice-presidential candidate JD Vance.
