Elon Musk held his first solo event in support of Donald Trump for president on Thursday in Folsom, Pennsylvania. The event, organized by America PAC, took place at Ridley High School's auditorium and aimed to encourage voters in the Philadelphia suburbs to register and vote early.
During the event, Musk, the billionaire founder of Tesla and Space X, emphasized the importance of upholding the U.S. Constitution and urged attendees to ensure they and their acquaintances were registered to vote. He also advocated for early voting in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, despite some skepticism from the crowd.
Attendees, many sporting 'Make America Great Again' hats, listened as Musk spoke about the fundamental values of America and the necessity of active participation in the electoral process. He fielded questions from the audience, including inquiries about the benefits of early voting in Pennsylvania.
While Musk endorsed voting early, some in the crowd questioned the rationale behind it. Musk did not directly address these concerns but reiterated the importance of immediate voting.
Trump's past claims of widespread voter fraud in mail and early voting were mentioned, despite evidence showing such fraud to be rare. Some attendees expressed doubts about the integrity of the voting system and preferred to vote on Election Day.
Musk's involvement in supporting Trump's campaign has been significant, with his America PAC committing substantial funds to aid Trump and other Republicans in the upcoming election. The event was livestreamed on X (formerly Twitter) and drew a large viewership, although technical difficulties were reported.
Overall, Musk's event underscored the heightened political engagement in the lead-up to the election, with a focus on mobilizing supporters to vote early and secure their ballots. The event highlighted the ongoing efforts to energize Trump's base and drive voter turnout in key regions.
