Elon Musk Tops U.S. Political Donors, Donates $239M to America PAC, Sole Donor to RBG PAC

Elon Musk emerged as the top U.S. political donor in the 2024 election, contributing significant funds to various political action committees supporting President-elect Donald Trump. According to FEC post-election filings, Musk donated $239 million to America PAC, $20.5 million as the sole donor to RBG PAC, $10 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, and $3 million to MAHA Alliance, among others. During the presidential campaign, Musk's contributions were aimed at reaching Trump voters in the seven most competitive states, which Trump swept. A week after Trump's victory, Musk stated that his political action committee would "play a significant role in primaries." Within Trump's team, there is a belief that Musk not only supports the president-elect's agenda and cabinet appointments but may also pressure Republicans who are less supportive.