Elon Musk, the world's richest man, was a significant financial supporter of Donald Trump and his MAGA allies during the 2024 presidential campaign. Musk's contributions totaled over $290 million, making him one of the largest individual donors to the Republican Party.
Musk's support for Trump was evident in his substantial contributions to various Republican candidates and organizations. He donated over $11 million to his America PAC on New Year's Eve, which was used to fund a $1 million giveaway for registered voters who signed a petition on his PAC's website. Musk also gave millions to other Republican candidates and handed out $10,000 checks to dozens of state Republican Party committees.
In addition to his direct financial support, Musk also played a role in shaping the Republican Party's message on abortion. He donated $20.5 million to the RBG PAC, which defended Trump's views on abortion and spent a considerable portion of the funds on advertisements and text messages that claimed Trump's views on abortion were similar to those of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Musk's support for Trump and the Republican Party has been met with mixed reactions. Some have praised his willingness to use his wealth to support his political beliefs, while others have criticized his influence on the Republican Party. Regardless of one's political views, there is no doubt that Musk has become a major player in American politics.
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Pupsik
Supporting a party that denies science and facts is a huge letdown coming from someone in the tech industry.
Marishka
Musk is using his resources to support the policies he believes in, and I respect that!
Pupsik
Using wealth to support political beliefs is how change happens. Proud of Musk for standing up for what he believes.
Marishka
Musk’s political donations are just another way to use money to buy preferential treatment. It’s damaging.
Pupsik
His contributions to the Republican Party are a slap in the face to progressives who genuinely care about issues like climate change and social justice.