Crypto and AI cash flood the 2026 midterms as Trump-aligned PACs lead fundraising
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Campaign-finance reports show crypto groups like Fairshake amassing tens of millions (backed by Coinbase and venture capitalists) and an AI group, Leading the Future, with substantial funds; Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. remains a dominant fundraising force, while donors from Silicon Valley and OpenAI ties indicate broad industry influence shaping primary contests and policy for the 2026 elections.
- AI, crypto and Trump super PACs stash millions to spend on the midterms NBC News
- The Richest 2026 Players: A.I., Crypto, Pro-Israel Groups and Trump The New York Times
- Exclusive: OpenAI's Brockman and a16Z funnel cash to pro-AI super PAC Axios
- Andreessen, Horowitz Fuel AI Industry’s $51 Million Midterm Haul Bloomberg
- AI industry super PAC raises $125 million in 2025 CNBC
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