Musk spends $277 million on Trump, Republican political backing

photo from: Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, emerged as the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, contributing a substantial $277 million to support President-elect Donald Trump and various Republican candidates.

Reports indicate that Musk’s financial contributions were strategically directed towards ensuring the success of candidates aligned with business-friendly and innovative policies.

Financial documents from the election cycle reveal Musk’s active participation in political fundraising.

His contributions included direct donations to political action committees (PACs) supporting Republican candidates and organizations that align with his corporate interests.

Political analysts suggest that this investment reflects Musk’s long-term vision for policy environments that favor technology-driven economic growth.

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