Elon Musk Plans to Contribute $100M to Trump-Controlled Groups

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Elon Musk is reportedly planning to donate $100 million to groups associated with President Trump’s political operation. Musk, the world’s wealthiest person and a part-time staffer in the Trump administration, has apparently decided to make the donations not to his own super PAC, America PAC, but to an outside entity linked with the president. It’s unclear whether the money would go to existing groups such as Make America Great Again Inc. and Securing American Greatness or a new entity created by the Trump team.


Elon Musk Signals Substantial Donation to Trump-Linked Groups

Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest individual, has indicated plans to donate $100 million to groups linked to President Trump’s political operation, as per three informed sources. This uncommon move for a White House staffer is another first for Musk, who is spearheading Trump’s campaign to streamline the federal government via the Department of Government Efficiency.

Musk, CEO of Tesla, recently joined Trump on a visit to Florida and dined with Secretary of State Marco Rubio amidst rising global tensions surrounding Tesla. Following violent protests against his electric car company, Trump showcased five Teslas at the White House grounds with Musk, in an unprecedented promotion by the government’s highest office.

Without explicitly addressing Musk’s planned donation, Trump defended the Tesla CEO, stating that Musk, a patriot, has been treated unfairly by a minority. Whilst Musk and Trump’s associates have discussed Musk’s donation, it remains unclear whether the funds will be allocated to Musk’s super PAC, America PAC, or an unaffiliated Trump entity.

The leading entities of Trump’s external activities are Make America Great Again Inc., a super PAC, and Securing American Greatness, a politically oriented nonprofit. Both these groups were founded by close Trump allies and are backed by a diverse set of donors aligned with the president. Musk, who has so far invested $6 million through his own super PAC in support of a conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate, remains committed to his super PAC, through which he heavily funded Trump in the previous electoral cycle.

Musk is now also open to funding groups outside his direct control, and his past donations suggest a readiness to contribute more than other donors. Amidst views that Musk is pursuing his own agenda without sufficient consultation, his backing of Trump’s loyal groups could help ease these tensions. However, the exact allocation of Musk’s funds remains undisclosed, as the political nonprofit group is not required to reveal its donors. Despite ineligibility for re-election, Trump’s external groups continue to secure significant contributions from major donors.


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