In his “victory speech,” Donald Trump took a moment to thank Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, for his support during the election campaign.
As Trump celebrated what he confidently called his victory, he praised Musk as “an amazing guy” and highlighted their time together on the campaign trail.
“We have a new star, a star is born: Elon,” Trump told his enthusiastic supporters. He recounted how Musk had spent two weeks in Pennsylvania, campaigning in various parts of the state. “Only Elon can do this,” Trump said, referencing Musk’s recent SpaceX launch.
“That’s why I love you, Elon.”
Despite only Fox News declaring Trump the winner so far, with key states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina in his favor, Trump confidently claimed victory and vowed to “heal” the nation. The former president addressed his energized supporters alongside his family, calling the evening a “political victory that our country has never seen before.” However, results in several states were still pending.
Meanwhile, Kamala Harris’s campaign remained in limbo, with an announcement that she would address her supporters soon, but not until the following day.
Earlier in the day, Musk, who could play a role in a government efficiency commission under a Trump administration, had expressed his support on social media, sharing a photo with Trump and the message, “Game, set and match.”