As the final weeks of the presidential campaign roll in, we are nearing the finish line of an election that could impact the entire world. Just when things seemed to be proceeding as expected, a new bombshell—perhaps better described as a space shuttle—has launched into the race. The richest man on earth, Elon Musk, with a net worth of over $270 billion, has now committed himself entirely to supporting presidential candidate and incumbent Donald J. Trump.
Following this stunning announcement, Musk has met with Trump multiple times per week and has relocated his operations to Pennsylvania, a move he calls the “linchpin” of the election, according to The New York Times. On his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), Musk has become a relentless promoter of Trump’s candidacy while simultaneously highlighting flaws in the Democratic Party. He particularly aimed his attacks at Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump’s primary opponent. Musk’s endorsement and influence have reached his 201 million followers on X, spreading Republican ideals across the internet at an unprecedented scale.
Musk’s involvement hasn’t stopped at online campaigning. He has personally funded bus tours and promotion efforts not only in Pennsylvania but across the nation, pouring tens of millions into Trump’s campaign. Incredibly, there have even been reports of Musk going door-to-door in neighborhoods, engaging voters personally to assess the impact of his campaigning efforts.
Musk’s newfound alliance with Trump comes as a shock, given his previous views on the president. Only months ago, he regarded Trump as merely the lesser of two “evils,” but this is a drastic departure from that reserved stance. Echoing his urgent efforts in the past to salvage his companies, Musk is now in a frenzied state of devotion to Trump’s cause. He has repeatedly expressed admiration, saying he “loves” Trump and praising his resilience, particularly after the assassination attempt against Trump in Butler, as stated by the The Times. In his recent posts on X, Musk has warned his followers that the Democratic Party intends to “fill the country with undocumented immigrants who will secure them permanent power,” and he has repeatedly declared that the 2024 election could mark the last “free” election in America. Musk has instructed all of his staff, colleagues, and even family that this is an “all-hands-on-deck” moment.
Although it is nearly impossible to pinpoint exactly how much Musk has invested in Trump’s campaign, reports suggest that Trump privately mentioned a staggering $500 million contribution in a conversation with an associate, according to the The Times. Furthermore, it has recently emerged that Musk is incentivizing Trump voters with financial rewards; within days, he has already distributed 87,000 checks and expects to send another 100,000 in the coming days.
Additionally, Musk has appointed Steve Davis, a former SpaceX engineer and the founder of his tunneling company, to join the founding group of Trump’s political action committee (PAC). Musk’s allegiance to Trump, however, may not be as recent as it seems. As early as April, Musk was reportedly confiding in close friends and family about his secret support for Trump’s political views. During a private dinner meeting, he shared his prediction that Trump’s campaign would succeed, not through traditional media advertising like the Democrats, but through a “grassroots, organic movement,” which he is now actively building. Musk later organized an exclusive meeting in Los Angeles with some of the wealthiest figures worldwide to discuss the upcoming election and potential outcomes.
Trump has openly expressed his gratitude for Musk’s support, promising to appoint him to oversee a government-efficiency team if he wins re-election. Musk’s unprecedented level of involvement has stunned the public, making headlines and igniting conversations around the world.
In the face of this newly emerging alliance and its potential impact on the race, one thing remains clear: the 2024 presidential election may go down as one of the most transformative elections in U.S. history.
