Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is advising Democrats to take Elon Musk’s support for former President Trump seriously in the upcoming election. With Pennsylvania being a critical battleground state with 19 Electoral College votes up for grabs, Fetterman cautions that Musk’s endorsement and active participation in Trump’s campaign could sway voters that Vice President Harris needs to secure a victory.
Fetterman acknowledges that Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is a highly successful figure who appeals to a specific demographic that Democrats cannot afford to overlook. While Musk has previously supported Democratic candidates, he has criticized the party for moving too far left and has now aligned himself with Trump, even making appearances at rallies and donating to pro-Trump initiatives.
Despite Fetterman’s support for President Biden, he recognizes Trump’s strong connection with voters in Pennsylvania and the significance of the state in determining the outcome of the election. Fetterman believes that Harris has run an effective campaign and has the potential to win Pennsylvania, emphasizing the importance of not underestimating Musk’s influence on voters.
While Fetterman remains confident in Harris’s chances, he warns that the election will be closely contested and urges Democrats to take Musk’s support for Trump seriously. As the race heats up in Pennsylvania, Fetterman’s insights shed light on the shifting dynamics of the political landscape and the impact of influential figures like Musk on the outcome of the election.