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Elon Musk: Trump's Re-election Saved Civilization, Spent $250 Million on Campaign

Jan 6, 2025, 02:01 PM

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has publicly stated that the re-election of Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election was crucial for the preservation of civilization. Musk's comments were shared on social media platform X, where he expressed strong support for Trump, suggesting that a loss for Trump would have led to the downfall of civilization. Musk's financial support for Trump's campaign was significant, with federal filings revealing he spent $250 million on Trump's campaign through donations to America PAC and other contributions. Additionally, Musk is set to head a new Department of Government Efficiency under Trump's administration, alongside entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.