Over a three-month period, from July to September, Musk donated approximately $75 million to his pro-Trump political action committee, America PAC, according to filings with the Federal Election Commission. This move places Musk among the most influential Republican donors, rivaling the likes of GOP megadonor Miriam Adelson, who contributed $95 million to her own pro-Trump super PAC during the same time frame.

 

 

Musk’s America PAC spent around $72 million during this period, primarily focusing on voter turnout efforts in key battleground states. The timing and size of this financial support demonstrate Musk's growing commitment to the Republican cause, particularly Trump’s re-election campaign. As the CEO of Tesla and the owner of social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Musk has positioned himself as a central figure in the conservative movement, frequently engaging with his millions of followers on political issues, especially around free speech.

 

 

This week, Musk announced plans to tour Pennsylvania, one of the critical swing states, to rally support for Trump. Earlier in the month, he joined Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he told the crowd, “The other side wants to take away your freedom of speech.”

 

Musk’s public appearances will include a series of "talks" designed to gather voter data. Though marketed as discussions on free speech and the right to bear arms, attendees are required to sign a “Petition in Favor of Free Speech and the Right to Bear Arms,” a formality that asks for personal information such as name, email, phone number, and mailing address. This petition itself holds little legal or political weight but is part of a broader strategy to collect data for voter mobilization efforts.

 

Gathering voter data through petitions is a common tactic used by political campaigns and PACs. By obtaining personal details, campaigns can later target these individuals with direct outreach and get-out-the-vote efforts. For Musk’s America PAC, this strategy is crucial as the organization emphasizes grassroots campaigning and turnout, rather than flooding the airwaves with expensive ads. The PAC plans to deploy a large team of canvassers in swing states like Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Nevada, urging voters to participate in the election, including through mail-in ballots.

 

Musk’s PAC is becoming a critical part of Trump’s overall campaign apparatus, particularly since the former president has struggled to keep up with fundraising numbers from Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee. Harris’ campaign and its affiliated committees have raised over $1 billion in less than 90 days, putting significant pressure on Trump’s campaign to close the gap with outside help. Musk’s contributions, along with those of other wealthy donors like Richard Uihlein and Timothy Mellon, could play a decisive role in helping Trump’s ground game in key battleground states, where election margins are often razor-thin.

 

However, despite the large sums of money flowing into Musk’s PAC, there have been some internal struggles. The Washington Post recently reported that Musk’s hands-on management style has caused problems for the organization, including frequent hirings and firings of vendors. These challenges have reportedly made it difficult to retain canvassers in swing states like Arizona and Nevada, which are crucial to Trump’s re-election prospects.

 

Musk’s involvement in the election is not without controversy. While he has long championed free speech, his critics argue that his aggressive political involvement—coupled with his massive personal fortune and social media influence—gives him outsized control over the political landscape. Nevertheless, Musk’s deep pockets and willingness to get directly involved in Trump’s campaign could make him a key player in the 2024 election, especially as the race tightens in crucial battleground states. Whether Musk's efforts will be enough to sway the outcome remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: his political influence is growing, and his role in the MAGA movement is far from minor.

 

Based on a report from the Daily Beast 2024-10-18

 

 

 

I starting to like Musk again.

 

Timothy Mellon has given $115 million to pro-Trump Super PACs.

 

Musk has a lot to gain from a Trump Administration, and $75 million is couch-change to him. Surprised he hasn't gone more all in, why not a few hundred million more? Just so many ads you can buy in PA I guess.

 

 

 

 

Edited October 17, 20241 yr by bamnutsak

Elon knows how to back a winner. 

30 minutes ago, jippytum said:

Elon knows how to back a winner. 

Absolutely,  buying Twitter was a steal.

5 minutes ago, animalmagic said:

Absolutely,  buying Twitter was a steal.

It certainly made an impact on this election. One less media controlled by the left

6 minutes ago, animalmagic said:

Absolutely,  buying Twitter was a steal.

 

Freedom of speech is priceless.

in exchange for some nice contracts later... 

3 minutes ago, john donson said:

in exchange for some nice contracts later... 

 

You think that is any different from the democrat sponsors?

Elon giving $75 million is like the dems getting $500 million he can tell them how to spend it.He is also appearing in person on his own time.

All smile for Trump with Elon's generous donation which will help pay for his legal bills. According to the Federal Election Commission's report. the PAC has now spent $59.5 miilion on legal fees since the start of 2023 with more new legal debts coming. 

Musk has not become the richest person in the world by accident. He is a businessman through and through. His strategies throughout his career to date have been highly successful, to put it mildly. Worth paying attention to who he supports, and why. 

Another $325 mil, and he'll match Zuck's contribution to getting Biden selected.

 

I think his support, and the intelligence he can provide in the background is worth a lot more than the cash.  Though, cash is nice.

 

2 hours ago, impulse said:

Another $325 mil, and he'll match Zuck's contribution to getting Biden selected.

 

I think his support, and the intelligence he can provide in the background is worth a lot more than the cash.  Though, cash is nice.

 

Not to mention all the right wing lies he posts to his X account.

On 10/18/2024 at 11:24 AM, impulse said:

Another $325 mil, and he'll match Zuck's contribution to getting Biden selected.

I guess you'll never stop lying about this:

"While Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, collectively donated at least $400 million to two nonprofit organizations to help various government election offices across the country, the funds were not contributions to Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign and did not violate campaign finance laws.

THE FACTS: Posts suggesting that Zuckerberg improperly spent a large sum of money to elect Biden have circulated widely as some social media users and conservative lawmakers continue to push the unfounded claim that fraud played a significant role in the 2020 presidential election.

https://archive.ph/ILpzt

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10 hours ago, Social Media said:

Musk’s America PAC spent around $72 million during this period,

And people say Trump doesn’t have the support of the African Americans.

A fool and his money….

Lock him up!

Congratulations to John Dreher.

 

https://local21news.com/news/local/elon-musk-kicks-off-million-dollar-giveaways-for-petition-signers-in-harrisburg-town-hall-x-ceo-tesla-donald-trump-pa-pennsylvania-

 

A presumptive move to get trump's tariffs on PRC car imports. We know trump demands funds from interested parties to enact legislation in their interest; oil industry is a good example.

On 10/18/2024 at 8:05 AM, animalmagic said:

Absolutely,  buying Twitter was a steal.

You guys really haven't a clue about that? So funny.

 

Politically wise, Elon is actually a bit of a leftist but the donkeys in charge have pushed it so far (and on and on and on) that they have made right out of left. Careful what you wish for, little fragile wishy washy daffodil folk.

On 10/18/2024 at 4:51 PM, WDSmart said:

Lock him up!

Donkey statement--one of the smartest blokes in the world trounced by a nobody on a website called aseannow. Again, funny tat by the nobody people. 🤣  Please see above.

On 10/21/2024 at 3:36 AM, daveAustin said:

On 10/18/2024 at 4:51 PM, WDSmart said:

Lock him up!

Donkey statement--one of the smartest blokes in the world trounced by a nobody on a website called aseannow. Again, funny tat by the nobody people. 🤣  Please see above.

Lock him up! 👍