Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man and CEO of Tesla, gathered alongside Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on election night, marking a high-profile show of support for the Republican candidate. With polls showing a close race between Trump and his Democratic opponent in swing states, Musk has actively campaigned for Trump, particularly in Pennsylvania, and has contributed over $119 million to America PAC—a committee he established to back the former president’s 2024 bid.

The Trump campaign organized an expansive watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, welcoming thousands of enthusiastic supporters. The crowd, energized and hopeful, erupted into a spontaneous dance to “YMCA” as the evening unfolded, celebrating early wins and eyeing crucial swing state victories.

Musk, who had previously suggested it was time for Trump to “sail into the sunset,” took to X (formerly Twitter) earlier this year to publicly announce his backing for Trump. On election night, Musk posted a photo of himself after voting in Texas and wrote, “Game, set and match,” before flying to Florida to join Trump’s inner circle for the evening.

Among the notable guests was former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who attended both Trump’s exclusive gathering at Mar-a-Lago and the main celebration at the Palm Beach Convention Center. Speaking to the BBC, Gabbard described the event as one filled with “cautious optimism” and excitement. Close friend and real estate developer Steve Witkoff echoed similar sentiments from Mar-a-Lago, sharing that the atmosphere was one of “excitement and purpose.”

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Meanwhile, ardent Trump supporter Blake Marnell, recognizable in his brick-patterned suit symbolizing support for Trump’s proposed border wall, expressed optimism for Trump’s success. Another supporter, Sergio Ramirez, a businessman originally from El Salvador, claimed Trump’s victory could only be prevented by “cheating” from Democrats. “Kamala wasn’t a popular candidate,” he noted, pointing to her low favorability in the last election.

The rally included a diverse group of supporters. Michael, a prominent advocate dressed in a “Blacks for Trump 2024” T-shirt, shared his view that early voter turnout pointed to a strong Trump lead. Iowa Republican delegate Deborah Yanna, attending a formal event nearby, compared the night’s atmosphere to “Christmas morning,” adding, “When President Trump takes the White House back, he’s going to make America sparkle again.”

In Washington, D.C., Steve Bannon, Trump’s former chief strategist, planned a separate election night event at the historic Willard Hotel. Recently released after serving a short sentence for contempt of Congress, Bannon chose the location as a nod to the hotel’s role as a strategic hub during Trump’s efforts to challenge the 2020 election results.

Across town, Vice President Kamala Harris awaited results at Howard University, her alma mater. The evening revealed stark contrasts between the two parties as America braced for election outcomes that could reshape the national landscape once again.