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Donald Trump praised Elon Musk, calling him a "super genius" and acknowledging his contributions to hurricane relief through Starlink. Trump emphasized Musk’s importance to the country and the need to protect him.

In a recent speech, former U.S. President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump expressed deep gratitude to tech billionaire Elon Musk for his continued support and contributions. Trump highlighted Musk's Starlink satellite service, praising its role in aiding response efforts during Hurricane Helene, which hit the southeastern United States in October. According to Trump, Starlink’s rapid deployment in North Carolina was instrumental in saving numerous lives.

Acknowledging Musk’s unique talents, Trump described him as a “super genius” and emphasized the importance of “protecting” visionary individuals like him, noting that such geniuses are rare. Trump also recognized Musk’s backing of his campaign, which includes a substantial financial contribution to help motivate voter turnout for the Republican Party.