In response to a post commending his ability to synthesize complex information, Musk pointed out the importance of Trump’s win for preserving freedom and meritocracy in America.
“I have never been materially active in politics before, but this time I think civilization as we know it is on the line,” he wrote in a post on X.
“If we want to preserve freedom and a meritocracy in America, then Trump must win,” he added.
Following an assassination attempt on the former President, Elon Musk fully backed Trump, comparing his toughness to that of Theodore Roosevelt. Musk has also directed criticism towards Trump’s rival, US Vice President Kamala Harris, by sharing an AI-generated image depicting her as a communist dictator from day one.
Musk’s endorsement coincided with his financial contribution to America PAC, a relatively unknown super political action committee supporting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. This move underscores Musk’s growing political influence as the world’s wealthiest individual, with a net worth of $263.6 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. It also signifies his shift from self-identifying as a political independent to actively engaging in the US political landscape.