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Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X, posted on X that he “fully” endorses Donald Trump moments after the former president and presumptive Republican nominee was rushed off stage by secret service members following gunshots at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Musk’s Support and Trump’s Condition
“I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,” Musk wrote on X, which he owns. Trump was taken to a local medical facility, where he is receiving care. His spokesman said the former president “will be fine.” Trump had what appeared to be blood on the side of his head and his ear.
Background on Rally Incident
The rally incident resulted in the death of one spectator, and a second is in serious condition, according to the district attorney in Butler County, where the rally took place. The shooter is confirmed dead by NBC News.
Musk’s Political Involvement
While Musk hadn’t directly endorsed Trump prior to Saturday’s event, he had made clear his opposition to President Joe Biden’s return to the White House. He claimed in a post in March that he was not going to donate money to either candidate for president. Musk met with Trump earlier this year at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach and mentioned at Tesla’s 2024 annual shareholder meeting that he has “had some conversations” with Trump. Musk also noted that Trump “does call me out of the blue for no reason.”
Financial Support for Trump
On Friday, Bloomberg reported that Musk has donated a “sizable” but undisclosed amount to a pro-Trump super PAC called America PAC. Musk is the wealthiest person in the world, with an estimated net worth of about $250 billion, according to Forbes.