Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz At a recent rally alongside former President Barack Obama, he slammed Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump, warning voters about corruption and mocking their alliance. Walz referred to Musk as Trump’s unofficial “help buddy” and criticized the billionaire’s involvement in Trump’s re-election campaign, suggesting Musk was trying to “buy the election.”

“Elon is on that stage, jumping around, jumping on these things like an idiot,” Walz joked. He was referring to Musk’s enthusiastic appearance alongside Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, earlier this month, wearing a MAGA hat and expressing strong support for Trump’s reelection bid.

Waltz sees this part as part of a broader threat. “Donald Trump “Walz is promising corruption right before our eyes,” he warned. “And you know what? “I don’t believe he keeps many promises, but he will keep this one.”

Walz also touched on Trump’s promise to appoint Musk to a commission that would oversee government efficiency if he won the election. He called it a clear signal of nepotism and corruption and said: “Here’s the good news, Madison: Donald Trump will never be president and Elon Musk will never run anything.”

Musk responded to X

shortly after WaltzHe responded to Musk’s comments on social media, writing to X (formerly Twitter), “You will lose.” He added that saving the American people from enduring four years of Walz’s speeches was “worth it.”

Trump and Musk team up on the campaign trail

Musk’s presence at Trump’s Butler, Pennsylvania rally marked a rare public appearance on the campaign trail for the Tesla and SpaceX CEO. MusHe called the 2024 election “the most important election of our lifetime” and echoed Trump’s rhetoric, warning that Democrats were trying to eliminate fundamental rights such as free speech and the right to bear arms. “To protect the Constitution and democracy in America, Trump must win.”

Trump, who narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler just months ago, praised Musk’s endorsement as a major boost to his campaign.

Walz praises John Kelly’s criticism of Trump

In another harsh rebuke of Trump, Walz applauded former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly for speaking out against his former boss. Kelly recently described Trump’s alarming comments, including praise for Adolf Hitler, and warned of the dangers of a second Trump term.

“As John Kelly said, Donald Trump does not understand the Constitution and does not respect the rule of law,” Walz said after casting his vote in Minnesota. “If there’s a red line, he’s crossed it.”

Kelly’s remarks, first reported by The Atlantic, accused Trump of planning to misuse the military to target political enemies; Walz also underlined this claim in his rally speech. “Donald Trump has made it very clear that this election is about him taking full control of the military to use against his political enemies,” Walz said.

Walz’s remarks reflect a growing narrative among Democrats that Trump’s re-election poses a serious threat to American democracy. As Election Day approaches, Walz urged the public to heed the warnings of figures like Kelly, who has firsthand experience working with Trump.

War escalates ahead of 2024

With the 2024 elections just weeks away, the stakes are high. Democrats are rallying to defeat Trump, and Musk’s prominent involvement in the campaign adds extra intensity. As both parties prepare for a hotly contested election, Walz and Kelly are sounding the alarm and warning that the future of American democracy is at risk.