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Donald Trump returned to Butler County for the first time since an assassination attempt, delivering a 90-minute speech filled with misinformation and urging supporters to reject election results if he loses. Elon Musk joined the event, warning this could be the last election if Trump loses.
Donald Trump’s Return to Butler County: A Defiant Rally Featuring Election Mistrust
The national media characterized Donald Trump’s return to Butler County as a “somber” and “emotional” event, but the former president delivered a 90-minute speech filled with election misinformation. Encouraging supporters to reject any potential defeat, Trump’s rhetoric raised concerns.
Returning for the first time since the July 13 assassination attempt, Trump honored Corey Comperatore, a local firefighter, claiming he had “the best seats in the house.” In a narrative that included fabrications about President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’s response to Hurricane Helene, Trump deemed it the worst since Hurricane Katrina.
Throughout the week, Trump spread conspiracy theories regarding the federal hurricane response, despite bipartisan praise from local first responders. In his speech, he urged supporters to contest the election results if he were to lose.
Trump praised RNC Chairman Michael Whatley, suggesting that victory is crucial to avoid future distrust. “Stop the steal,” he insisted, urging voters to ensure a victory too large to be manipulated.
Elon Musk, CEO of X, appeared alongside Trump, identifying as “dark MAGA.” Musk warned that this election might be the last if Kamala Harris wins, urging voter registration in states like Georgia and Arizona. His statements contrasted Trump’s earlier remarks at a Turning Points USA event, where Trump claimed Christians might not need to vote again due to his future plans.
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