Elon Musk is set to join former President Donald Trump at a rally on Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania, the location of a recent assassination attempt against Trump. This event comes after a gunman opened fire during a rally in July, leaving Trump with injuries and raising concerns about his safety.
Trump, who is the Republican presidential nominee, has emphasized the importance of returning to Butler to honor the community. He humorously noted he would likely begin his speech with, “As I was saying…” referencing the moment he was interrupted by gunfire.
Ohio Senator JD Vance will also attend the rally, which is expected to attract tens of thousands of supporters as the campaign intensifies with just 30 days left before the election against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Local accommodations are reportedly fully booked, with eager attendees already arriving.
According to Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, Trump looks forward to commemorating the victims of the July incident, including Corey Comperatore, a volunteer firefighter who was killed, and the two others injured, David Dutch and James Copenhaver. The shooting was carried out by 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was later fatally shot by sharpshooters.
Questions remain about how Crooks managed to evade law enforcement and gain access to a vantage point for the attack, highlighting significant lapses in Secret Service security. The motive behind the shooting has yet to be determined.