Elon Musk Joins Donald Trump For Rally At Site Of Failed Assassination Attempt, Changes X DP

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk joined Republican candidate Donald Trump's rally calling the presidential nominee the only candidate “to preserve democracy in America.”The CEO of social media platform X joined Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania where the former US President survived an assassination attempt in July. Clad in a black-on-black cap bearing the “Make America Great Again” slogan of Trump’s campaign, Musk warned "this will be the last election" if Trump doesn't win, reported AP. “As you can see I am not just MAGA — I am Dark MAGA,” he said. It was the first time that Musk joined a Trump rally and represented the growing alliance between the two in the final stretch of a competitive presidential election. Live from the @realDonaldTrump rally in Pennsylvania. Same location where he was shot. https://t.co/qg31Yb977x— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 5, 2024Endorsing Trump's trademark 'MAGA' slogan, Musk also changed the display picture on his X profile. The campaign comes a month after Trump appeared in a rare public conversation with Musk on X where the two indulged in an overwhelmingly friendly chat that spanned more than two hours. During the conversation, Trump largely focused on the July assassination attempt, illegal immigration, and his plans to cut government regulations. ALSO READ: Trump Advises Israel To 'Hit' Iran Nuclear Facilities First, Worry LaterAt the rally, Musk attempted at portraying Trump as a champion of free speech, arguing that Democrats want "to take away your freedom of speech, they want to take away your right to bear arms, they want to take away your fight to vote, effectively.” In his first visit to the site after the assassination attempt, Trump made a point of noting the location of the rally and early on in his speech, paying tribute to Corey Contempore, a firefighter who was fatally shot at the rally. The former President also thanked the Secret Service for protecting him.