Elon Musk made a notable appearance alongside Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the site of a recent assassination attempt against the former president. Musk quickly endorsed Trump, who introduced him as “one of the people who is going to help us build this incredible future.” Wearing a black “Make America Great Again” cap, Musk declared to the crowd, “I’m not just MAGA, I’m dark MAGA.”
During the rally, Musk interjected while Trump took a moment to praise him, calling him “a truly incredible guy” and a “great gentleman.” Trump highlighted Musk’s contributions to free speech, referencing his leadership of Tesla and SpaceX and the changes made at X (formerly Twitter) after Musk took control, which included reducing content moderation.
Musk addressed the audience by stating, “What an honor it is to be here,” emphasizing that character is revealed in times of adversity. He contrasted past presidents, saying, “We had one president who couldn’t climb a flight of stairs, and another who was fist pumping after getting shot,” leading the crowd in a chant of “Fight! Fight! Fight!”
He asserted that the upcoming election is “the most important election of our lifetime,” warning that Democrats aim to undermine freedoms, saying, “They want to take away your freedom of speech, your right to bear arms, and effectively your right to vote.” While the Harris-Walz campaign advocates for gun control, it does not aim to eliminate firearms entirely, nor does the Democratic Party seek to abolish free speech or voting rights.
Musk raised concerns about voter ID laws, claiming that states like California have banned voter ID, questioning how a proper election can occur without it. “It’s meaningless,” he stated, reinforcing his belief that free speech is fundamental to democracy. He concluded by emphasizing that both the First and Second Amendments are crucial for preserving democratic rights.
It’s important to note that federal law requires new voters to provide identification when registering, although some states have different requirements during voting.
