On October 5, just over two months since his last visit to this same location, former President Donald Trump returned for another rally. This time, President Trump appeared onstage with billionaire and technology entrepreneur Peter Thiel.
Trump’s supporters liked it.
Just one day prior to the scheduled marketing campaign, Elon Musk unexpectedly took to social media platform X, hinting at his possible appearance. As Elon Musk’s presence was met with palpable enthusiasm: A digital billboard along the highway leading to the rally location displayed a striking image of Musk’s face alongside a rocket ship, accompanied by bold text reading “In Musk We Trust!” Meanwhile, on a nearby side street where attendees had parked their vehicles, a Tesla Cybertruck proudly sported two Trump flags emblazoned on its rear.
As Elon Musk stepped onto the stage, a thunderous applause erupted from the crowd. Thousands of people pulled out their phones to film him. Elon Musk urged Trump’s supporters to register to vote, issuing a clarion call: “Reach out to every individual you’re familiar with – acquaintances, friends, even those you may not have met – and encourage them to take part in this crucial democratic process.” Drag them to the registration desk and encourage them to cast their ballot.
As he spoke, a sense of foreboding hung in the air: “If they fail to deliver, this will be the last chance.” “That’s my prediction.”
According to sources in Butler, Trump supporters expressed enthusiasm for Musk’s involvement, acknowledging it as a bonus, rather than a primary motivator, for attending the rally. Several individuals had traveled from outside the city to participate in the event.
As a Trump supporter attending the Butler rally, Sherry O’Donnell remarks, “That certainly made the offer more appealing.”
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When attending the rally, Brian Yanoviak, a fan of Elon Musk’s work on the Mars program, expressed his enthusiasm: “I’ve always been excited about what he’s doing with SpaceX.” Yanovik served as a delegate to the Republican National Convention. “He’s impressively brilliant and a trailblazer in every sense.” He grasps the magnitude of the developments unfolding in the United States. He genuinely prioritizes the future trajectory of our country. Similar to those who wield influence through their voices, such as Trump, Tucker Carlson, and RFK Jr., “It’s a call to action, a plea to revive the essence of American niceness before it’s too late, lest we risk losing our democratic foundation.”
Elon Musk’s cameo appearance at the rally was just one part of a broader get-out-the-vote campaign orchestrated by the billionaire and his X.com ownership venture? During the past few months, Elon Musk has wholeheartedly supported Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Republican candidates across the country, investing a substantial sum of tens of millions of dollars. Musk leverages his massive influence on Twitter by using his private account to mobilize voters, sharing voter registration links specifically targeting swing states and his enormous following of 200 million.
Many rally attendees WIRED interviewed credited Musk’s ownership of X as a significant advantage.
Rob Grey, a attendee at the recent Butler rally, primarily shares updates on Facebook while also staying informed about happenings on X. “Critics claim President Trump poses a threat to democracy,” Grey counters, “but what’s a more significant peril than the pervasive censorship gripping social media platforms?” “I’m deeply thankful that Elon Musk acquired Twitter, transformed it into a platform where people can freely engage with each other, and enjoy unprecedented freedom of expression.”
