“Elon Musk Accuses Magazine Cover of Inciting Violence Against Him”

Billionaire Elon Musk defended his support for Trump amid media criticism, questioning why he is portrayed as a public enemy. At a town hall in Pittsburgh, he responded to a recent Der Spiegel cover that labeled him “Public Enemy No. 2” for his political stance. “What exactly am I the enemy of? Democracy? I’m pro-democracy; I’m working to uphold the Constitution and ensure free and fair elections,” he stated. Musk humorously remarked about needing to “cancel my open car parade” and “definitely upgrade [his] security” due to heightened threats from his decision to support Trump. He has been actively campaigning for Trump in Pennsylvania since attending a rally in Butler earlier this month, and expressed his full endorsement for the former president after a shooting at a Trump rally on July 13.

As part of his endorsement for Trump, the SpaceX CEO announced plans to give $1 million to random supporters who sign an online petition advocating for the First and Second Amendments. This petition is restricted to registered voters in seven key swing states, leading to backlash from critics who accuse Musk of trying to “buy the election” and potentially committing a felony. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro stated on NBC’s Meet the Press, “There are legitimate concerns about his financial activities in this election and the influence of dark money.” He added, “I believe this is something law enforcement might want to investigate…it certainly raises significant questions.”