Elon Musk Hosts First Solo Event for Trump in Philadelphia Suburbs

FOLSOM, Pa. -- Elon Musk held his first solo event in support of Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election on Thursday in the Philadelphia suburbs. At the America PAC event hosted at Ridley High School, Musk urged attendees to register to vote and participate in early voting during this crucial election period while some audience members shouted, "Why?"

The event featured Musk, the billionaire founder of Tesla and SpaceX, speaking for about 15 minutes under a large U.S. flag before taking questions from the crowd, many of whom donned "Make America Great Again" hats. His address focused on the importance of voting early in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state where Trump is competing against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Some attendees were skeptical of Musk's appeals for early voting, as Republicans have historically been hesitant about the method due to Trump's claims of fraud.

Musk passionately advocated for the U.S. Constitution and asked the crowd to ensure their friends and family were registered to vote. However, when asked for clarity on early voting, some crowd members questioned his position. After addressing fans and taking a photo with a child, he reiterated that voters should cast their ballots immediately. The mixed reception highlighted lingering doubts about early voting among GOP supporters who have been conditioned by years of skepticism.

Despite Musk's substantial financial backing of over $70 million to support Trump through America PAC, concerns about election integrity remain strong among attendees like John and Linda Bird, who expressed apprehension about early ballots.

The event, which attracted numerous viewers online, underscores Musk's increasing political involvement, declaring that the future of America is at stake in this election.