Why isnt Musk just donating to his own PAC?
That part isnt clear.
But the Times speculates its part of a desire for the billionaire to show hes a team player.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump do an ad for Tesla at the White House on March 11, 2025.Photo: White House / Flickr
But they clearly have an understanding that they need each other to accomplish their goals.
Musk is the wealthiest person in the world but also ostensibly an employee of the federal government.
By giving money to Trump-affiliated groups, he seems to be buying even more influence than he already has.
U.S. President Donald Trump holds notes on the pricing of Tesla vehicles as he delivers remarks on the South Lawn of the White House on March 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. © Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
Once you destroy enormous institutions, its not like flipping a light switch to bring them back.
Leases have been canceled, and tens of thousands of people have been fired.
You have two billionaires standing outside the White House promoting their wares like its a used car lot.
In fact,17 Democratsvoted to confirm Trumps labor secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, this week.
And time is running out.
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