Elon Musk recently joined Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he emphasized the importance of the upcoming presidential election. Musk called Trump the only candidate who can "preserve democracy in America," and warned that "this will be the last election" if Trump doesn't win ¹. This appearance marked Musk's first time at a Trump rally, highlighting the growing alliance between the two.
Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, also donned a "Make America Great Again" cap, proclaiming himself "Dark MAGA". His message was clear: Trump is the champion of free speech, and Democrats aim to restrict freedoms. Musk also criticized California's effort to ban voter ID requirements.
This rally was held at the same site where Trump survived an assassination attempt in July. Trump's running mate, JD Vance, and other prominent Republicans joined Musk and Trump at the event.
Musk's support for Trump extends beyond this rally. He created a super PAC backing the Republican nominee, which has spent heavily on get-out-the-vote efforts. Trump has even said he'd tap Musk to lead a government efficiency commission if re-elected.