Elon Musk announced on Oct. 3 that he will attend former President Donald Trump’s upcoming rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “I will be there to support!” Musk wrote on X, the social media platform he owns.
The rally is set for Saturday at the Butler Farm Show, the same location where Trump survived an assassination attempt in July. Thomas Crooks, who was shot dead by a U.S. Secret Service agent, had attempted to kill the former president.
After the attempt, Musk shared video footage of Trump rising to his feet and raising a fist, declaring his support for the former president. “I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,” Musk wrote at the time. “The martyr lived. Last time America had a candidate this tough was Theodore Roosevelt,” he added in a follow-up post.
Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, continued to back Trump on Thursday, stating that supporting Trump is “essential to saving America!” He has frequently voiced support for Trump and Republicans while criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris and Democrats.
Trump, in turn, welcomed Musk’s endorsement and noted in a September speech that, if re-elected, he would, following Musk’s advice, create a government efficiency commission to improve federal operations.
Security details for the upcoming rally have not been fully disclosed, but the U.S. Secret Service has assured that enhanced measures are in place. In a statement to The Epoch Times, a Secret Service spokesperson said that since the July assassination attempt, they’ve “made comprehensive changes and enhancements to our communications capabilities, resourcing, and protective operations.” Trump is reportedly receiving heightened protection, comparable to that of President Joe Biden and Vice President Harris.
Regarding the Butler event, the spokesperson added, “We are coordinating closely with the Pennsylvania State Police and local law enforcement… Residents should expect traffic delays and increased law enforcement presence to ensure a safe and secure event.”
Trump acknowledged safety concerns during a recent interview with NewsNation, stating that he’s “always worried” about security at rallies, adding, “we have to get better security.”
