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Political activities of Elon Musk

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Elon Musk with then-president-elect Donald Trump on a private plane in November 2024
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Elon Musk, the wealthiest person in the world, has engaged in numerous political activities. Recently, his support has extended to right-leaning and far-right candidates and parties. In the 2024 United States presidential election, Musk established a political action committee (PAC) in support of Donald Trump for his campaign, making him the election's largest donor with over US$250 million.[1][2][3] With Trump elected, Musk was appointed to co-run a new Department of Government Efficiency.[4]

Historically, Musk donated to both Democrats and Republicans,[5] many of whom serve in states in which he has a vested interest,[6] and was a registered independent voter when he lived in California.[7] Beginning in the late 2010s, his political contributions have shifted almost entirely to supporting Republicans.[8] By the early 2020s, Musk no longer supported the Democrats[9][10] and instead endorsed Republicans in the 2022 US elections.[11][12] Musk has promoted conspiracy theories and falsehoods about Democrats, election fraud[13] and immigration, in support of Trump.[14][15]

While previously considered relatively apolitical and moderate, Musk has become more vocal about his views and has been generally described as right-wing and conservative[16] while rejecting the conservative label.[17] In 2025, Musk's international political activity was scrutinized, particularly in Europe, due to his position in the incoming US government,[18] with some saying his actions and comments appear as "foreign interference" in domestic affairs.[19] Musk's comments and actions have received increasing criticism from some of the governments and leaders of European countries, in particular regarding his support of Alternative for Germany during the 2025 German federal elections.[20]

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  3. ^ "How Elon Musk came to endorse Donald Trump". Washington Post. July 29, 2024. Archived from the original on September 19, 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  4. ^ Long, Colleen (November 12, 2024). "Live election updates: Trump creates group for Musk and Ramaswamy to advise White House on 'structural reform'". Associated Press. Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  5. ^ "Elon Musk, SpaceX Founder, Battles Entrenched Rivals Over NASA Contracts". HuffPost. February 20, 2013. Archived from the original on May 30, 2015. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
  6. ^ Peters, Jeremy W. (April 26, 2022). "The Elusive Politics of Elon Musk". The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 11, 2022. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  7. ^ Ingram, David (August 30, 2024). "Elon Musk says voting by mail is 'insane' — but he has done it himself, records show". NBC News. Archived from the original on December 31, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  8. ^ Robertson, Derek. "Elon Musk Has Become the Villain Liberals Always Imagined Him to Be". Politico. Archived from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  9. ^ Spocchia, Gino (May 18, 2022). "Elon Musk says he plans to vote Republican for the first time". The Independent. Archived from the original on May 18, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  10. ^ "Elon Musk Says Democrats Are No Longer 'the Kindness Party'". Bloomberg L.P. May 18, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  11. ^ Hassan, Jennifer; Oremus, Will (November 7, 2022). "Elon Musk recommends voting GOP, suspends Twitter accounts for 'impersonation'". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on November 7, 2022. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  12. ^ "Elon Musk recommends voting for Republicans in U.S. midterm elections". Reuters. November 7, 2022. Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  13. ^ Meyer, Josh (November 1, 2024). "Fake video of Georgia voter fraud is Russian misinformation, US officials say". USA Today. Archived from the original on November 7, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  14. ^ Tenbarge, Kat; Goggin, Ben; Barnett, Emma (October 17, 2024). "Musk pushes debunked Dominion voting conspiracy theory at first Pennsylvania appearance". NBC News. Archived from the original on November 16, 2024. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  15. ^ Ingram, Julia; May, Madeleine (October 21, 2024). "The X factor: How Trump ally Elon Musk is using social media to prime voter mistrust ahead of 2024 election - CBS News". CBS News. Archived from the original on November 9, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
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  17. ^ "Elon Musk: 'I am moderate'". The News International. Archived from the original on August 12, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  18. ^ Times, The Brussels. "Musk-AfD: EU Commission to monitor risks of 'preferential treatment'". Brussels Times. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  19. ^ Dorn, Sara. "Foreign Leaders—And The EU—Step Up Challenges To Musk As His Feuds With Global Politicians Heat Up". Forbes. Archived from the original on January 6, 2025. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
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