Former President Donald Trump made a notable gaffe during a campaign rally in Mosinee, Wisconsin, on Saturday when he mistakenly called SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk 'Leon.' The slip occurred as Trump was discussing SpaceX’s mission to rescue two astronauts who are currently stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to a malfunctioning Boeing vessel.

During the rally at Central Wisconsin Airport, Trump was addressing the audience about SpaceX’s plan to send a vessel to assist the astronauts. In a moment of verbal misstep, he referred to Musk as 'Leon' instead of 'Elon.' Trump’s comment was made in a humorous context as he contrasted SpaceX's success with Boeing’s recent troubles. “Boeing, I shouldn’t say anything, there is a beautiful Boeing plane right there,” Trump said, acknowledging the presence of a Boeing aircraft at the rally. He then continued, “But, ehh Boeing had a little hard time, so they are going to save—Leon is going to send them a rocket.”

The error did not seem to dampen the crowd’s enthusiasm, and Trump continued to praise Musk’s commitment to space exploration. “He looks forward to it, that’s all he thinks about is things like that,” Trump added, underscoring his admiration for Musk’s innovative endeavors.

The rally was conducted with heightened security measures in place. Trump spoke from behind a wall of bullet-proof glass, a precautionary measure implemented after a recent assassination attempt against him in July. The incident underscored the increased risks and security protocols associated with his public appearances.

In addition to his comments about Musk, Trump used the rally to criticize the Biden administration and its Department of Justice. He claimed that the DOJ was attempting to imprison him for the alleged exposure of corruption. This claim was made amid ongoing legal battles, including a recent court appearance where he appealed a decision finding him liable for sexual abuse. The case has brought renewed attention to Trump’s legal troubles as the campaign intensifies.

During the rally, Trump also delivered a lengthy statement to news cameras, revisiting a series of past allegations of sexual misconduct. In a graphic recounting, he sought to remind voters of these incidents, potentially aimed at countering recent legal challenges and refocusing the narrative in the final stretch of his campaign.

The rally in Mosinee highlighted not only Trump’s ongoing legal and political battles but also his continued efforts to connect with his base through a mix of humor, controversy, and strong rhetoric.