October 6th 2024.
Last Night, Elon Musk joined former president Donald Trump onstage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. This was his first appearance at a Trump rally, and it was a bizarre one. Musk even referred to himself as "Dark MAGA" during his speech, which left many scratching their heads.
Trump, who had previously survived an assassination attempt at this same stage two months ago, picked up right where he left off in July. He began his speech by saying, "As I was saying," and gestured towards an immigration chart that he was looking at when the gunfire began. It was a powerful moment, as he reminded the audience of the danger he and his supporters had faced.
He then welcomed Musk to the stage, who literally jumped for joy and made a bold claim that Democrats were planning to eliminate elections in the US. Musk warned the crowd that this would be the last election if Trump did not win. He accused the Democrats of wanting to take away freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, and the right to vote.
Musk also criticized a California effort to ban voter ID requirements and referred to himself as "Dark MAGA." This was a clear nod to a fringe far-right meme, which added to the confusion of his presence at the rally. He emphasized the importance of this election, saying that it was a must-win for Trump to preserve the Constitution and democracy in America.
He then urged the crowd to "fight, fight, fight," referencing a chant that had been made throughout the rally. It was evident that Musk and Trump had grown closer in recent months, as they discussed SpaceX's plans to reach Mars and Trump's promise to "keep men out of women's sports." However, Trump also admitted that he had no idea what Starlink, Musk's satellite internet service, was.
The rally took place at the same location where Trump had survived an assassination attempt in July. To honor the victims, including his supporter Corey Comperatore, who lost his life in the shooting, Trump called for a moment of silence at the exact time when shots rang out. The bell tolled four times, one for each victim.
Many attendees and first responders from the July rally were present at this one, including members of Comperatore's family. Vice presidential nominee JD Vance praised Trump for "taking a bullet for democracy," and Trump himself reflected on the assassination attempt, calling the gunman a "vicious monster."
This was not the first time that Trump had faced an assassination attempt. Last month, a second attempt was foiled when Secret Service agents discovered an assailant hiding in a bush at Trump's golf course in West Palm Beach, California. The motive for the shooting remains unknown.
In addition to Musk, other speakers at the rally included Trump's running mate Republican Ohio Senator JD Vance, his son Eric Trump, daughter-in-law and Republican National Convention co-chair Lara Trump. It was a powerful and emotional event, as Trump and his supporters stood together, determined to continue fighting for their beliefs.
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