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Elon Musk and Son Join Trump at Washington Rally, Vow 'Significant Changes' for America

Jan 19, 2025, 10:48 PM

Elon Musk joined President-elect Donald Trump on stage at a victory rally in Washington, D.C., on January 19, 2025, ahead of Trump's inauguration. Accompanied by his son, X Æ A-12, affectionately known as 'Lil X', Musk expressed enthusiasm about the future, stating, "We're looking forward to making a lot of changes. This victory is the start." He added, "What matters going forward is to actually make significant changes and set the foundation for America to be strong forever." Musk also declared, "No matter what happens, I will fight for America." The crowd responded enthusiastically to their appearance.