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Elon Musk speaks as then-Republican presidential nominee and former president Donald Trump looks on during a rally in Butler, Pa., October 5, 2024.
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When Elon Musk bounced onto stage with Donald Trump in Butler, Pa., last weekend, it underlined a new element of Trump’s appeal this year.
In 2016, the high-profile adopters of Trump were, first, personal enthusiasts and Buchananite populists, then, slowly but surely, conservatives and establishment Republicans.
About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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When Elon Musk bounced onto stage with Donald Trump in Butler, Pa., last weekend, it underlined a new element of Trump’s appeal this year.
In 2016, the high-profile adopters of Trump were, first, personal enthusiasts and Buchananite populists, then, slowly but surely, conservatives and establishment Republicans.
About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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