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Elon Musk Wears Gold MAGA Hat, Endorses Trump, Calls Election 'Fate of Civilization'

Oct 17, 2024, 09:45 PM

Tech billionaire Elon Musk made a surprise appearance at a town hall in Folsom, Pennsylvania, where he publicly endorsed former President Donald Trump for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Wearing a gold "Make America Great Again" hat, Musk addressed the audience, emphasizing the critical importance of the election. "This election is going to decide the fate of America, along with the fate of Western civilization," he stated. Musk, who has not been politically active in the past, expressed his concerns about the future, saying, "I haven't been politically active before. I'm politically active now, because I think the future of America and the future of civilization is at stake." During his speech, Musk highlighted key issues such as border security, freedom of speech, and adherence to the Constitution. "We want secure borders, we want safe cities, sensible spending. We want freedom of speech. We want the Constitution to be upheld," he declared. "Anyone who is against those things is fundamentally anti-American and to hell with them!" He stressed the significance of voter registration, urging attendees to focus on registering friends and family. Musk underscored Pennsylvania's pivotal role, calling it the "linchpin" in determining the outcome. Musk also remarked on the importance of the Second Amendment, stating, "The Second Amendment is there to protect the First Amendment." He further commented on the necessity of secure borders, saying, "If you don't have the border, you don't have the country."