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In a bold comeback to Butler, Pennsylvania, Donald Trump, freshly sporting his signature defiance, he rallied supporters Saturday night after a near-fatal attempt on his life earlier this summer. Undeterred former president took to the stage with his signature vigor and a surprising companion—SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

Donald Trump spoke again on Saturday evening in Butler (US state of Pennsylvania)—this time behind a bulletproof glass pane that is supposed to protect him.

The 78-year-old ex-president addressed the crowd of thousands, recalling the harrowing July event when 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted an assassination, missing Trump by inches and grazing his ear. "Tonight, after tragedy and grief, I return to Butler to deliver a simple message to the people of Pennsylvania and America," Trump began, his voice firm, as snipers and surveillance drones quietly monitored the scene. He reminded his audience of the movement he claimed was “stronger, prouder, and closer to victory than ever before."

Trump, still fired up from what he dubbed "unfinished business," described the would-be assassin as a "vicious monster" who aimed to silence him, defiantly declaring, "I have never stopped fighting for you, and I never will." The crowd roared, mirroring his resilience and perhaps relieved at the enhanced security detail now visible on every surrounding rooftop. A doctor in the crowd summoned briefly during the speech even prompted Trump to pause and quip, “Take your time, doctor,” as he kept the crowd engaged.

Elon Musk waves to the audience in Butler and lets himself be celebrated.

However, the evening’s real twist came with the announcement of Elon Musk’s support. "He's a truly incredible guy—and I don't say that often," Trump said with a rare compliment as he invited the 52-year-old entrepreneur to the stage. Musk, who seemed uncharacteristically animated in his "Make America Great Again" cap, seized the moment with a mix of earnestness and characteristic eccentricity. "The true test of a person's character is how they behave under fire," Musk said, taking a subtle jab at presidential predecessors. "We've had a president who couldn't climb the stairs and another who raised his fist after being shot. So, who do you want to represent America?"

Musk’s show didn’t end there. His endorsement pivoted to a somewhat unsteady dance move—a far cry from SpaceX’s precision engineering but enough to get the crowd laughing and on their feet. A showman in his own right, Musk circled his support for Trump back to democracy itself, asserting, “Trump must win to preserve democracy in America.” His backing for Trump wasn’t a recent pivot either; Musk has been vocal on his platform, X, supporting the former president since the assassination attempt, lending his voice—and now his presence—at Trump’s rallies.

One wants to go to the White House, and the other helps him: Donald Trump (l.) and Elon Musk on Saturday at a campaign event in Butler (USA)

Trump announced Musk’s future role on his team as head of a “commission on government efficiency.” Musk’s mission? To audit federal operations and propose “drastic reforms,” the details will spark speculation on government transparency, innovation, and even a Tesla-powered revolution in bureaucratic efficiency.

Trump’s running mate, Senator J.D. Vance, also took the stage, crediting divine intervention for Trump’s survival. “I firmly believe that God saved President Trump’s life that day,” Vance remarked, touching on the spiritual tenor that often punctuates Trump’s rallies. The evening reached a somber peak as Trump led a minute’s silence for Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old man who died protecting his family in the July attack, hailing him as a hero who “responded with the most selfless kind of love.”

As Trump and Musk left the stage, the rally in Butler ended on a note of electrifying unity and resilience, as supporters left with a renewed sense of purpose. Trump reiterated that the stakes have never been higher, and with Pennsylvania in play, both candidates and supporters know that November 5th will be the ultimate test.