Elon Musk made an appearance at former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, making headlines with his remarks and support for the Republican candidate.

Oct 5, 2024; Butler, PA, USA; Elon Musk joins former President Donald Trump on stage as Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., on October 5, 2024. On July 13, 2024, a gunman fired eight rounds at the former president and Republican presidential nominee during a rally in Butler. Trump was grazed by a bullet in the attack, and Pennsylvania firefighter Corey Comperatore was killed as he tried to shield his family from the attack. Two other men were injured.. Mandatory Credit: Jasper Colt-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Musk, the CEO of Tesla and owner of X (formerly Twitter), appeared on stage wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat and a T-shirt that read “Occupy Mars.”

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This rally marked Musk’s first major appearance at a presidential campaign event, where he addressed a crowd of around 60,000 Trump supporters.

Oct 5, 2024; Butler, PA, USA; Elon Musk joins former President Donald Trump on stage as Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., on October 5, 2024. On July 13, 2024, a gunman fired eight rounds at the former president and Republican presidential nominee during a rally in Butler. Trump was grazed by a bullet in the attack, and Pennsylvania firefighter Corey Comperatore was killed as he tried to shield his family from the attack. Two other men were injured.. Mandatory Credit: Jasper Colt-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Musk’s speech was delivered shortly after Trump spoke, with the tech mogul emphasizing the importance of the upcoming November 5 election. “This is no ordinary election,” Musk said. “The other side wants to take away your freedom of speech.” Musk also acknowledged the challenges ahead, calling the election “the most important election of our lifetime.”

In a moment that drew loud applause from the crowd, Musk made a reference to the July 13 assassination attempt on Trump at a rally in Butler.

He compared Trump’s resilience to others, saying, “We had one president who couldn’t climb a flight of stairs, and another who was fist-pumping after getting shot.”

Musk encouraged the crowd to “vote, vote, vote,” urging them to be persistent in getting others to participate in the election. “Just be a pest to everyone,” he said. “You know, people on the street everywhere: Vote, vote, vote!” Musk’s rallying cry of “Fight, fight, fight, vote, vote, vote” was met with cheers, with the billionaire jumping excitedly on stage.

Trump’s speech, which began with him thanking the people of Pennsylvania, was a mixture of lighthearted remarks and serious political points.

He made a reference to the assassination attempt with the line, “As I was saying,” which drew laughter from the crowd.

The former president also reflected on the challenges he’s faced during his political career, stating, “Those who want to stop us from achieving this future have slandered me, impeached me, indicted me, tried to throw me off the ballot, and who knows, maybe even tried to kill me. But I’ve never stopped fighting for you. And I never will.”

During the rally, Trump paid tribute to Corey Comperatore, the firefighter who was killed in the July 13 shooting while protecting his family. At 6:11 p.m., Trump led the crowd in a moment of silence to mark the exact time when the shooting began.

As an opera singer performed “Ave Maria,” Trump and the crowd honored Comperatore’s memory.

Trump also thanked Comperatore’s family, including his widow and daughters, who were present at the rally.

The event in Butler was a significant moment for Trump’s campaign, highlighting both his resilience and his commitment to his supporters.

With Musk’s appearance adding to the excitement, the rally underscored the importance of Pennsylvania in the upcoming election.

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