Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans
Summary
Elon Musk has become the largest known donor in the 2024 U.S. midterm elections by giving over $276 million to support Republican candidates. Most of the money went to the Senate Leadership Fund, which backs Republican Senate races.Key Facts
- Elon Musk has donated more than $276 million since July 2024 for the midterm elections.
- This makes him the biggest known donor in the current election cycle.
- Around $158 million was given to the Senate Leadership Fund.
- The Senate Leadership Fund is a major group that supports Republican candidates for the Senate.
- The donation is one of the largest in American political history.
- These details were confirmed by Musk's super PAC spokesperson.
- The report was first revealed by The New York Times before the federal filing deadline.
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