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Elon Musk Becomes Trump's Second-Biggest Donor with Additional $43 Million Contribution

Oct 25, 2024, 03:02 AM

Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of social media platform X, has significantly increased his financial support for former President Donald Trump's 2024 election campaign. Federal filings reveal that Musk donated another $43.6 million to America PAC—a super PAC focused on electing Trump and other Republican candidates—in the first half of October. This brings his total contributions to over $130 million, making him Trump's second-biggest financial backer and one of the largest donors in the 2024 election cycle. Musk is reportedly funding door-knocking operations and get-out-the-vote efforts in key swing states. Other notable contributors to America PAC include Nelson Peltz, who donated $1 million, and the DeVos family, who provided $2 million. Additionally, Musk has been campaigning in Pennsylvania, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming election.