The world’s richest man is now America’s biggest political donor

Trump and Musk — Tesla’s Elon Musk jumps on stage as he joins former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pa., on Oct. 5. (GETTY)

December 06, 2024 04:34 PM

Elon Musk poured at least $274 million into political groups in 2024, fueling a spending spree that helped Donald Trump win the presidency, and securing a new title for himself: the most prolific donor of the election cycle.

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