Elon Musk endorsed President Trump on Saturday roughly 30 minutes after he was shot in an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
At approximately 6:10 ET, shots were heard at Trump’s rally, and President Trump has been hit.
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Musk, shortly after, tweeted his support and prayers for recovery.
MUSK: I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery
I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery pic.twitter.com/ZdxkF63EqF
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 13, 2024
He followed up minutes later, saying, “Last time America had a candidate this tough was Theodore Roosevelt.”
Last time America had a candidate this tough was Theodore Roosevelt
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 13, 2024