Elon Musk's Stunning Donation Plan: $45 Million Monthly to Trump Campaign Super PAC

Tuesday 16 July 2024 - 09:15

In a development poised to reshape the dynamics of the 2024 presidential race, Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and one of the world's wealthiest individuals, reportedly plans to contribute a staggering $45 million per month to a Super PAC focused on electing Donald Trump. Reports from the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg indicate Musk's intention, following his recent endorsement of Trump.

Citing unnamed sources familiar with Musk's plans, the news outlets reveal that Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has already made a substantial donation to the America PAC. The exact figure, described as significant, will be disclosed on July 15th in accordance with election filings.

Should Musk proceed with his reported $45 million monthly contributions, it would represent an unprecedented sum in political donations, surpassing even the largest known donation of the 2024 cycle – a $50 million contribution to a Trump-supporting Super PAC by the great-grandson of banker Thomas Mellon.

The America PAC, launched this summer, aims to replicate Democratic Party turnout efforts by funding robust Republican get-out-the-vote initiatives in swing states, according to the New York Times. Notably, the PAC has garnered support from Musk's allies in the tech world, including Joe Lonsdale, co-founder of Palantir with Peter Thiel, a prominent donor to Trump's newly named vice-presidential candidate, JD Vance.

Additionally, cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and vocal critics of President Joe Biden's cryptocurrency regulations, the Winklevoss twins, have reportedly contributed to the America PAC. In June, they praised Trump as "pro-Bitcoin, pro-crypto, pro-business," suggesting alignment with the former president's campaign.

Musk's reported shift towards substantial financial contributions marks a departure from his previous stance on political donations. In March, he stated no intention to support either presidential candidate, a position he appears to have reconsidered following his endorsement of Trump.

If Musk's reported plans materialize, they could significantly bolster Trump's campaign efforts, providing unprecedented funding for get-out-the-vote initiatives and advertising in crucial swing states. However, the public and stakeholders of Musk's companies await to see how his involvement in politics will be received.

Regardless of the outcome, reports of Musk's potential megamillion backing for Trump's campaign have reverberated through the political landscape, underscoring the immense influence that wealthy individuals can wield in electoral politics.