Elon Musk donated over $250 million to Donald Trump's election campaign, with significant contributions to America Pac and RBG Pac, according to recent Federal Election Commission filings. Musk's donations, including $75 million in the final weeks before the election, highlight his strong support for Trump. The RBG Pac, controversially named after the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, received $20.5 million from Musk, making him its sole donor. Musk's involvement underscores his commitment to Trump's campaign and his growing alliance with the president-elect.
A judge has ruled that Elon Musk's America PAC can continue awarding $1 million to voters in swing states, despite allegations of it being an illegal lottery. The recipients are not chosen randomly but are selected by the group, with the final recipient already determined. Philadelphia District Attorney Lawrence Krasner had sued to stop the giveaway, citing potential election law violations. Musk's PAC has been actively campaigning for Donald Trump, and recipients must align with the group's values and serve as spokespeople.
A Pennsylvania judge has ruled that Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes, run by his political action committee America PAC, can continue through the presidential election. The sweepstakes, which selects winners to serve as spokespeople for the PAC, has been criticized by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner as a scam intended to influence voters. Krasner filed a lawsuit alleging the sweepstakes violates state election laws, but the court allowed it to proceed, with Musk's lawyers defending it as political speech.
Elon Musk and several tech elites, including Joe Lonsdale, Doug Leone, and David Sacks, are backing a pro-Trump super PAC, America PAC, with significant financial contributions. Despite Musk's public denial of the extent of his involvement, reports indicate he plans to donate up to $45 million monthly. The PAC, founded by Republican lawyer Chris Gober, focuses on voter registration and early voting in swing states and has raised over $8.7 million since June. Other notable donors include the Winklevoss twins, Ken Howery, and Marc Andreessen.
Elon Musk has denied reports that he will donate $45 million a month to a pro-Trump super-PAC, calling the claims "fake gnus." Despite Musk's denial, The Wall Street Journal stands by its reporting. The America PAC, which has donated $15 million on behalf of Trump recently, reportedly includes donors from Musk's social circle, such as tech entrepreneurs and investors.
