Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk took to social media to celebrate former President Trump's selection of Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate for the Republican Party's 2024 national ticket. Musk praised the decision, calling it an "excellent decision" and stating that the Trump-Vance ticket "resounds with victory."
The announcement of Vance as the GOP vice presidential nominee came as the Republican National Convention kicked off in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, just two days after Trump survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Musk, who is the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, publicly endorsed Trump after the attack, expressing his support for the former president and wishing him a rapid recovery.
The assassination attempt left Trump with a gunshot wound to the upper part of his right ear, with one attendee killed and two others injured in the shooting. The gunman, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot dead by authorities.
Musk was not the only billionaire to publicly support Trump following the attack. Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, also endorsed Trump in a post on social media later that night.
Overall, Musk's endorsement of Trump and celebration of Vance as the vice presidential nominee reflect his alignment with the Republican Party and its leadership. As a prominent figure in the tech and space industries, Musk's public statements carry weight and influence within the political sphere. It remains to be seen how his support for Trump and Vance will impact the 2024 election and the future of the Republican Party.