Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk threw his support behind GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump Saturday, following a failed assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
“I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,” Musk stated in an X post Saturday evening, after a hail of bullets interrupted an event in Butler, Pennsylvania, grazing the former president’s ear.
I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery pic.twitter.com/ZdxkF63EqF
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 13, 2024
Up until Saturday, the Tesla and X owner had not officially expressed support for any presidential candidate, and appeared to be leaning toward RFK Jr.
Following the incident, police announced two people died at the rally, including an innocent bystander and a shooting suspect.
A statement from Trump’s presidential campaign said he was “fine” following the event.
Joe Biden also released a statement claiming he was “grateful” his presidential opponent was OK.
In a follow-up, Musk said he believed the head of Trump’s Secret Service security detail should resign following his failure to ensure the former president’s safety.
The head of the Secret Service and the leader of this security detail should resign https://t.co/ihlEC5NP1w
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 14, 2024
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Trump Shot In Attempted Deep State Assassination: Alex Jones Responds pic.twitter.com/HwBphSWHpX
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) July 14, 2024
