Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has reportedly pledged to donate $45 million per month to America PAC, a super political action committee supporting Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. This substantial financial commitment, if realized, could amount to hundreds of millions of dollars over the course of the campaign.However, in a surprising twist, Musk has denied this report on his social media platform X, calling it a joke. This contradiction has left many confused about the true nature of Musk’s involvement in Trump’s campaign.The reported donation marks a significant shift in Musk’s political stance, contradicting his previous statement about not donating to any presidential candidate. Musk’s change of heart reportedly came after Trump survived an alleged assassination attempt, prompting Musk to publicly endorse the former president.America PAC, established in May 2024, has already raised $8.75 million in the second quarter. The committee aims to counter Democratic voter outreach efforts by focusing on voter registration and encouraging early voting in swing states. Other notable donors to the PAC include tech entrepreneurs Joe Lonsdale, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, and former US Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft.The implications of Musk’s reported donation extend beyond the financial realm. There are speculations about Musk potentially taking on an advisory role in a future Trump administration. The move has also raised concerns about the influence of right-wing ideology on social media platforms, given Musk’s ownership of X (formerly Twitter).As of now, neither the Trump campaign nor America PAC has commented on these reports. The exact impact of this unprecedented level of support from one of the world’s richest people on the 2024 presidential race remains to be seen, especially given Musk’s denial of the initial report.
Key points
- Elon Musk reportedly pledged $45 million monthly to America PAC supporting Trump’s campaign.
- Musk has denied this report on his platform X, calling it a joke.
- America PAC aims to focus on voter registration and early voting in swing states.
- Speculation about Musk’s potential role in a future Trump administration has emerged.
Contradictions👾While multiple sources report Musk’s planned $45 million monthly donation, Musk himself has denied this on his social media platform X.
👾Musk previously stated he wouldn’t donate to any candidate, but reportedly changed his stance after Trump’s alleged assassination attempt.
