Trump’s win as U.S President: Elon Musk and other public figures who supported him

Eyitayo Ajayi Featured, Leading Stories, Politics 08/11/2024

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes

Many claimed that the just concluded U.S election was a battle of choosing between two devils. But of all candidates that ran for the post of U.S presidency, Trump was the most controversial figure. Despite this, some public figures still decided to be Trump’s supporters.

His actions have labeled him as a racist and as if that is not enough, he has a criminal history. Donald Trump as President didn’t appeal to so many folks especially the GenZs, he planned to reform so many structures considered as ‘woke’.

Trump did not have a lot of supporters compared to Kamala Harris but at the end, it does not matter the quantity of your supporters but the quantity and influence they carry. Trump had few popular figures stand at his back, but the influence they had was weighty.

The mighty men who supported Trump did not care about what the public had to say. They continued to share undying support for the just elected President. Some critics claimed that most of Trump’s supporters supported him because of the policies he will implement to favor their business and career. Well, isn’t that the purpose of the election? Choosing a candidate you relate to the most.

Elon Musk

Of all of Trump’s supporters, Elon Musk is the weightiest of them all. Elon Musk stood from behind Trump using his tweeting app, X as a platform to campaign for Trump. Apart from this, Elon hosted X spaces and did about a $1 million giveaway.

“Musk has indeed played an outsized role in Trump’s comeback, not only pumping millions of dollars into Trump’s campaign but also serving as a policy advisor and promoter, effectively turning his X social media platform into a Make America Great Again (MAGA) mouthpiece.” – Al Jazeera

Musk has indeed played an outsized role in Trump’s comeback, not only pumping millions of dollars into Trump’s campaign but also serving as a policy advisor and promoter, effectively turning his X social media platform into a Make America Great Again (MAGA) mouthpiece.

The billionaire donated an estimated $132m to Trump and other Republicans in the run-up to the 2024 election, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) last month in its final disclosures before election day.

Two of the biggest donations – $43.6m and $75m – went directly into the Trump campaign machine, notably the America PAC (political action committee) established by Musk himself.

Mel Gibson

The acclaimed actor from “Braveheart,” sparked controversy with his comments about Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

Gibson publicly endorsed Trump, expressing concerns about a potential Harris presidency, labeling her track record as “miserable” and “appalling”. He also made a derogatory remark about Harris’ intelligence, comparing it to that of a “fence post”.

Amber Rose

Model and activist Amber Rose unexpectedly threw her support behind Trump during the campaign period. She commended his assertive “alpha male” personality as a demonstration of effective leadership, sparking controversy among her fans and fellow advocates for social justice.

Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan was an astute supporter of Trump. The legendary WWE icon made a bold statement at the 2024 Republican National Convention, referring to Donald Trump as his “hero” and energizing the crowd with his signature style.

With his trademark enthusiasm, Hogan rallied the audience, declaring, “With the power of Donald J. Trump and all the Trumpites running wild, America is going to get back on track and… make America great again”.

Kanye West

Kanye West, also known as Ye, has been vocal about his support for Donald Trump, describing their connection as sharing “dragon energy” . In February 2024, Ye reaffirmed his backing for Trump, stating “it’s Trump all day” when asked about his endorsement.

This isn’t the first time Ye has expressed admiration for Trump; he’s been open about their shared views since 2018. Despite a brief rift in their relationship in 2022, Ye seems to have put aside any differences.

Jon Voight

Voight, a veteran actor and steadfast supporter of Donald Trump, has publicly praised the former president as a “true patriot” and “the greatest president since Lincoln”.

Voight’s unwavering endorsement of Trump has put him at odds with many in Hollywood, but he remains unapologetic about his views. In fact, he’s been vocal about his support for Trump, even calling him “the answer” to the problems the country faces .

Source: The Economic Times