Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, publicly endorsed Donald Trump for the first time in the U.S. presidential race, describing the Republican former president as “tough.”
Musk, currently the world’s wealthiest individual, shared the endorsement alongside a video showing Trump with blood on his face, pumping his fist after gunfire erupted at his Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. Trump emerged unharmed.
“I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,” Musk posted on his social media platform X.
The influence of the South African-born businessman could bolster Trump, given that Musk wields significant influence on X with 189.5 million followers, enabling his posts to rapidly reach a vast audience.