Elon Musk endorsed former President Donald Trump after he was shot at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.
Sharing video of Trump after the assassination attempt, Musk said on X, “I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery.”
A few minutes later he followed up with an image of a bloodied Trump that quickly went viral showing the 45th president defiantly raising his fist in the air with an American flag in the background.
I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery pic.twitter.com/ZdxkF63EqF
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 13, 2024
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 13, 2024
The endorsement came shortly after it was reported that the tech billionaire donated to a super PAC supporting Trump’s reelection efforts.
According to Bloomberg, Musk allegedly gave "a sizable amount" to America PAC, though he said in March that he would not donate money to either candidate for president.
Just to be super clear, I am not donating money to either candidate for US President
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 6, 2024
Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said they have "implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation, and further information will be released when available.”
Trump's campaign, meanwhile, said the former president is “fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility."
Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger told the Associated Press the shooter was immediately killed.