In a dramatic return to the Pennsylvania site where he narrowly survived an assassination attempt, former U.S. President Donald Trump rallied supporters Saturday with billionaire Elon Musk by his side. Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of X (formerly Twitter), made his first appearance at a Trump campaign event since endorsing the Republican candidate last month. 🚀
\"The true test of someone's character is how they behave under fire,\" Musk declared, framing the November 5 election as a \"must-win situation\" for Trump. He urged the crowd to become \"a pest to everyone you know\" to boost voter registration. The event mixed political theater with emotional tributes, including a moment of silence at 6:11 p.m.—the exact time gunfire erupted during Trump’s July 13 speech.
Trump honored Corey Comperatore, the firefighter killed in the attack, while repeating unsubstantiated claims about facing \"an enemy from within.\" His running mate, Senator JD Vance, fired back at Democrats: \"Donald Trump took a bullet for democracy. What the hell have you done?\" 🔥
The rally featured a cinematic touch: Trump’s plane soared overhead to the *Top Gun* theme song as supporters chanted his post-shooting slogan: \"Fight, fight, fight!\" Meanwhile, new security measures—including bulletproof glass shields—highlighted ongoing concerns after two assassination attempts this summer.
With Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral votes hanging in the balance, both Trump and Democratic rival Kamala Harris view the state as critical to victory. Can Trump’s \"never back down\" energy overcome security fears? The countdown to November 5 is on. ⏳
