Tech billionaire Elon Musk is making waves again, this time by reportedly planning to donate a whopping $45 million per month to a new pro-Trump Super PAC, according to the Wall Street Journal. Because when you’re one of the world’s richest men, why not play kingmaker in politics too?
The America PAC, as it’s cleverly named, is not just Musk’s brainchild. It’s also backed by some heavy hitters like Palantir Technologies co-founder Joe Lonsdale, former U.S. ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft, her coal magnate husband Joe Craft, and the infamous Winklevoss twins. It’s like a who’s who of the elite tech and business world throwing their weight behind the MAGA movement.
So what’s the game plan for America PAC? According to the Wall Street Journal, it’s all about voter registration, early voting, and mail-in ballots in key swing states. Apparently, they’ve taken a page out of the Democrats’ playbook, noticing how much money the Biden administration has funneled into ground efforts in these crucial areas. Now, America PAC is gearing up to counter those moves with their own financial firepower.
Interestingly, Musk’s name didn’t appear on a recent filing showing the PAC has already raised over $8 million. But Reuters claims he’s already made his contribution behind the scenes. Meanwhile, Lonsdale threw in a cool $1 million, and the Winklevoss twins each chipped in $250,000. Just pocket change for these folks.
Musk officially endorsed Trump just hours after the attempted assassination at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,” Musk tweeted, probably while sipping a martini on his private jet. He followed up with another gem: “The last time America had a candidate this tough was Theodore Roosevelt.” Because comparing Trump to one of the most rugged presidents in history is just what Twitter needed.
The Journal aptly noted that Musk’s financial support could deliver a “devastating blow” to Joe Biden and the Democrats, who are already grappling with internal strife over Biden’s political future. Musk’s vocal criticism of Biden and his policies has been growing louder in recent months, with Musk even calling the suppression of the Hunter Biden laptop story “election interference.”
And let’s not forget Musk’s prediction that Trump would win the 2024 election in a “landslide victory” if he’s handcuffed and arrested. Because nothing says democracy like a billionaire tech mogul predicting election outcomes based on criminal charges.
