Amid celebrations for an as-yet officially unconfirmed presidential victory, Donald Trump acknowledged Elon Musk with high praise during his “victory speech” at the West Palm Beach Convention Center. Surrounded by family and supporters, Trump thanked the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, calling him “an amazing guy” and a new “star.”
“We have a new star, a star is born: Elon,” Trump told an energized crowd. “He’s an amazing guy. We were sitting together tonight. You know, he spent two weeks in Philadelphia, in different parts of Pennsylvania, campaigning.” Trump, referencing a recent SpaceX launch, added, “Only Elon can do this. That’s why I love you, Elon.”
The former president’s remarks came as Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina leaned in his favor, though final results were still pending in several states. Despite a formal announcement from networks remaining absent—apart from Fox News—Trump confidently claimed victory, vowing to bring “healing” to the nation.
Trump’s speech painted the evening as a historic political victory, thanking not only Musk but a list of supporters and family members for their dedication to his campaign.
Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign team remained cautious as results unfolded. Her team confirmed she would speak the following day.
Earlier, Elon Musk, rumored to be a potential pick to lead a new government efficiency commission under Trump, took to social media to show his support. He posted a photo alongside Trump, captioned, “Game, set, and match.”
Key Points:
- Trump Praises Elon Musk in Victory Speech: In his celebratory remarks, Donald Trump extended special thanks to Elon Musk, calling him a “star” and an “amazing guy” for his support during the campaign.
- Musk’s Campaign Contributions: Trump highlighted Musk’s involvement, mentioning his two-week presence in Pennsylvania, where Musk campaigned actively.
- SpaceX Reference: Trump admired Musk’s achievements, referring to a recent SpaceX launch and saying, “Only Elon can do this. That’s why I love you, Elon.”
- Trump Claims Victory: Although major networks, excluding Fox News, have not yet confirmed his victory, Trump confidently declared a win, describing the night as an unprecedented political success.
- Kamala Harris Campaign Response: Harris’s team announced she would address her supporters the following day as her campaign awaited additional state results.
- Musk’s Social Media Support: Elon Musk shared a supportive post on social media, featuring a photo with Trump and the caption, “Game, set, and match,” suggesting his alignment with Trump’s campaign.
