Billionaire visionary Elon Musk on Sunday expressed concern about growing news coverage critical of his decision to get involved in the 2024 election on behalf of former President Donald Trump.
Musk spoke about his concerns during a campaign rally Sunday night in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, citing a recent cover of German magazine Der Spiegel that portrayed him as “public enemy No. 2.”
‘I’m like, enemy number 2 of what?’ Democracy? I want to say that I am in favor of democracy. “I’m literally trying to defend the Constitution and ensure that we have a free and fair election,” Musk said.
“I’m definitely going to improve my confidence,” he added with a laugh. “I guess I’d better cancel my open car parade.”
Since publicly joining a rally with Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, earlier this month, Musk has been traveling the Commonwealth holding his own events to discuss the importance of the election.
SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk has expressed concern about being assassinated after he endorsed and campaigned for former President Donald Trump.
“Sometimes I’m a little moved by the things I see,” he admitted, citing the “intolerant” radical left.
Musk said his decision to endorse and campaign for Trump was “dramatically increasing my risk of being assassinated,” but said he had no “death wishes” by getting into politics.
“There’s so much at stake that I feel like I have no choice but not to do it,” he said.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk (right) joins former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the site of his first assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Elon Musk gestures while speaking at the Life Center church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Musk also shared a video of his observation on his X.com account and a copy of the magazine cover.
“With their relentless reporting, the mainstream media is actively promoting the assassination of Donald Trump and now mine,” he wrote.
Musk continues to campaign for Trump in Pennsylvania, undeterred by the growing threats.
Last weekend, he upped the ante by giving random supporters who sign his online petition in support of the First and Second Amendments of the Constitution a $1 million check.
SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk presented Kristine Fishell with a $1 million check during the town hall at the Roxain Theater on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Elon Musk Gives Pennsylvania Supporter John Dreher a Million Dollar Check
Signers of the petition must be registered voters and live in one of the seven swing states.
Musk’s request infuriated his critics, who accused him of trying to buy the election with his seemingly limitless personal wealth.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro expressed concern about Musk’s spending during an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday.
“There are real questions about how money is being spent in this race, how dark money is flowing,” he said.
Shapiro suggested the judicial system investigate Musk’s election spending.
“I think it’s something that law enforcement could look at… it raises some serious questions,” he said.
