While delivering an enthusiastic speech after the Inauguration on Monday, Elon Musk told fellow supporters of President Donald Trump they helped assure the “future of civilization.”
Musk, a tech executive who is poised to help lead the new administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), touted Trump’s 2024 election win at a Capital One Arena rally in Washington, D.C.
“This is what victory feels like! Yea!” Musk exclaimed. “This was no ordinary victory. This was a fork in the road of human civilization.”
“It is thanks to you that the future of civilization is assured,” Musk said moments later. “We’re going to have safe cities — finally! — safe cities, secure borders, sensible spending. Basic stuff. And we’re going to take DOGE to Mars!”
The crowd roared in response.
“I mean, can you…
