Elon Musk Endorses Trump After Rally Incident

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, expressed his full support for Donald Trump, calling him 'tough' after a shooting incident at Trump's rally in Pennsylvania. Musk shared a photo of Trump from the event on his social media platform X, comparing him to Theodore Roosevelt. Musk has recently intensified his criticism of President Joe Biden and is reported to have donated to a group supporting Trump.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 14-07-2024 05:07 IST | Created: 14-07-2024 05:07 IST
Elon Musk Endorses Trump After Rally Incident
Elon Musk

Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, publicly declared his full endorsement of Donald Trump, describing the Republican presidential candidate as 'tough.'

The endorsement came after an incident at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, where multiple shots were fired, leading Trump to grimace and raise his hand to his ear. In a social media post, Musk expressed his hope for Trump's rapid recovery and shared a photograph of Trump, likening him to Theodore Roosevelt.

Musk has become increasingly vocal in his criticism of President Joe Biden and has donated to a political organization backing Trump, according to Bloomberg. When asked directly about his support, Musk clarified that he is not financially supporting either candidate for the presidency. Additionally, he denied any discussions about taking on an advisory role should Trump win the election.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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