Elon Musk Endorses Donald Trump for U.S. Presidency

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, publicly endorsed Donald Trump for the U.S. presidential race, declaring him 'tough' in a tweet. This endorsement signifies Musk's shift towards right-wing politics and hands Trump a high-profile supporter for the November election. Musk's 189.5 million followers on X could significantly boost Trump's campaign.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and billionaire, has for the first time publicly endorsed former U.S. President Donald Trump for the presidential race, describing the Republican candidate as 'tough.' Musk shared a video on his social media platform X showing Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania.

'I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,' Musk wrote. He later added, 'The martyr lived,' and posted a photograph of Trump, suggesting this is the most formidable candidate since Theodore Roosevelt.

This endorsement solidifies Musk's inclination towards right-wing politics and provides Trump with a significant backer in the lead-up to the November 5 election. Known for his critical views on President Joe Biden and support of Trump's policies, Musk's influence with his 189.5 million followers on X could materially impact voter sentiment.

(With inputs from agencies.)