Elon Musk, who had previously been undecided, publicly endorsed Trump for the presidency and expressed concerns about his own security. Musk even mentioned the possibility of building a “flying metal suit of armor” for protection. He and other billionaires like Bill Ackman have rallied behind Trump
Assassination Attempt on Ex-US President Donald Trump
Incident Overview
During a rally in Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt. The attempt resulted in a minor injury to Trump, specifically a graze to his ear. The gunman and a rally attendee were both killed during the incident.
Elon Musk’s Reaction
Elon Musk reacted strongly to the incident, expressing concerns about his own security and publicly endorsing Trump for the presidency. Musk’s endorsement marks a significant shift as he had previously been undecided. He also suggested building a “flying metal suit of armor” for protection.
Election Interference Concerns
The incident has sparked discussions about potential election interference, particularly given that Google’s search results showed no information about the assassination attempt. This lack of search results has led to speculations and concerns voiced by Musk and others.