Elon Musk has been enjoying the fruits of his labor from the past month of intense and unprecedented work to deliver a red wave — and a Trump win — in Pennsylvania
He’s reportedly spoken on the phone with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, has weighed in on staffing decisions, and even achieved “uncle” status in the Trump family
The richest man in the world has become a key player on the national stage, solidifying his influence in President-elect Donald Trump’s circle after Musk spent millions of dollars and significant time campaigning in battleground Pennsylvania.
Trump frequently lauded Musk’s efforts, though some Trump allies in Pennsylvania have dueling views of the billionaire’s ultimate impact on Trump’s victory. But one thing’s for sure: they all feel Musk brought uninhibited energy and clout to the campaign trail.
The billionaire owner of X went public with his endorsement of Trump on July 13, after the president-elect survived the assassination attempt at his Butler rally.
In the months since, Musk has become a surrogate of the president online — often spreading election misinformation on X — and in Pennsylvania, mostly through his pro- Trump America PAC, where he’s hosted town halls, given away $1 million to swing state voters, and reportedly established a “war room” in Pittsburgh.
“When he entered, I mean, let’s face it, first of all, a lot of people respect him. He’s like the Tony Stark … to a generation,” said U.S. Rep Dan Meuser (R., Pa.) and a close ally of Trump’s.
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