Elon Musk recently held his first solo event supporting Donald Trump for the presidential election. The event took place at Ridley High School’s auditorium in Folsom, Pennsylvania. Despite some attendees questioning Musk’s call to vote early, many in the crowd, donning “Make America Great Again” hats, cheered him on as he emphasized the importance of upholding the U.S. Constitution. Musk urged the audience to ensure they and their friends and family were registered to vote and to encourage others to do the same.
During the event, Musk took questions from the crowd and was asked about the importance of voting early in Pennsylvania. Some attendees expressed skepticism, questioning why they should vote early. Musk did not directly address this but emphasized the urgency of voting immediately. This push for early voting comes as Republicans are working to encourage their supporters to vote early in light of Trump’s previous doubts about mail and early voting. Musk’s America PAC is actively involved in the get-out-the-vote efforts for Trump, with Musk committing over $70 million to the super PAC to support Trump and other Republicans in the upcoming election.
Attendees at the event expressed concerns about the integrity of the voting system and the possibility of not being able to make it to the polls on Election Day. However, despite these concerns, many still planned to vote on November 5th. The event was live-streamed on X, formerly Twitter, drawing hundreds of thousands of viewers. Musk has become a vocal supporter of Trump during this campaign season, highlighting the importance of the upcoming election and the future of America and civilization.
Musk’s comments on Dominion voting machines, which were at the center of conspiracy theories during the 2020 election, stirred controversy. Dominion Voting Systems, in response to Musk’s remarks, clarified that their machines are not used in Philadelphia and stated that their systems are based on verified paper ballots. Musk’s involvement in supporting Trump and his efforts to encourage early voting reflect a broader strategy by the Republican Party to mobilize supporters and secure votes in key battleground states like Pennsylvania.
While Musk’s support for Trump has garnered attention, the event at Ridley High School also highlighted divisions among attendees regarding the urgency of early voting and concerns about potential fraud in elections. As the campaign season continues, Musk and his America PAC are expected to play a significant role in mobilizing voters and supporting Trump and other Republicans in their election efforts. The push for early voting in battleground states like Pennsylvania remains a key focus for Republicans as they seek to secure votes and sway the outcome of the upcoming election.
