Elon Musk dances at Trump rally, calls himself 'dark MAGA'
Tech mogul Elon Musk has made his first appearance at a rally for Donald Trump, endorsing the Republican presidential nominee as the only candidate "to preserve democracy in America." The SpaceX and Tesla CEO joined Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday. During his speech, Musk warned that "this will be the last election" if Trump doesn't win.
Musk echoes Trump's calls to action at rally
Musk echoed Trump's calls to action, urging the crowd to "Fight! Fight! Fight!" He referred to the recent assassination attempt against Trump, saying "The true test of someone's character is how they behave under fire." The rally took place at the same property where a gunman's bullets grazed Trump's right ear. Musk also criticized a California effort to ban voter ID requirements, arguing that such a move would effectively take away citizens' right to vote.
Musk bounces up and down
Musk's super PAC supports Trump, criticizes Democrats
Musk has been actively supporting Trump's campaign through a super PAC that he created. The billionaire entrepreneur has also committed millions to Trump's third White House bid and is reportedly spending $71 million on canvassing and field operations to garner votes. Trump received a hero's welcome at the scene where he was shot at in July. Some of his supporters wore mock bandages over their right ears as a tribute to the dressing that had covered his ear wound.
Musk may lead government efficiency commission under Trump
If Trump regains the White House, he has said that he would tap Musk to lead a government efficiency commission. In September, Musk hinted at his willingness to serve in such a role. He posted on X (formerly Twitter) that he would be "willing to serve" in the "Department of Government Efficiency." The former president was joined by his running mate, Republican Ohio Senator JD Vance, son Eric Trump, daughter-in-law Lara Trump, as well as Pennsylvania lawmakers and sheriffs.
