In light of the recent attack on former U.S. President Donald Trump, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has suggested creating a 'metal suit' similar to the one worn by Marvel's superhero Iron Man. This development was reported by British media outlet The Independent on Tuesday, July 16.

According to the report, Musk took to social media platform X to discuss the possibility of enhancing his security measures. "Maybe now is the time to make that flying metal suit," Musk wrote, hinting at the potential for advanced personal protection technology.

Musk's proposal comes after expressing concerns about the increasing dangers he faces. He mentioned that in the past eight months, there have been two separate incidents where individuals armed with guns attempted to approach him, both occurring within a 20-minute drive from Tesla's headquarters in Texas. These individuals were arrested before they could carry out any attacks.

Musk's comments were made shortly after the assassination attempt on Trump, to whom Musk has previously expressed his full support. This incident has sparked a broader conversation about the security of high-profile figures and the potential for innovative technological solutions to enhance their safety.