Elon Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is once again throwing his support behind former President Donald Trump. Reports suggest that Musk plans to donate $100 million to organizations aligned with Trump’s political agenda. According to The New York Times, this level of political contribution from a White House staff member— even in a part-time capacity—is unprecedented.

Musk’s decision to back Trump comes as Tesla faces declining sales, and Trump has recently shifted his stance on electric vehicles. In a show of support, Trump even purchased a Tesla alongside Musk, acknowledging both the company’s significance and what he believes to be unfair treatment of Musk. “Number one, it’s a great product, as good as it gets. And number two, because this man [Musk] has devoted his energy and his life to doing this, and I think he has been treated very unfairly,” Trump stated.

Musk’s Donation Plans: Discussions are reportedly underway between Trump’s team and Musk’s executives regarding where the donations will go. While Musk has contributed heavily to America PAC in the past—his own super PAC that has supported Trump—this time, he intends to direct his funds toward an external organization directly connected to Trump.

A Washington Post report indicates that Musk was the largest political donor in the 2024 elections, spending around $288 million to support Trump and other Republican candidates. Currently, groups such as Make America Great Again (MAGA) and Securing American Greatness are leading Trump’s external political efforts. However, it remains uncertain whether Musk’s donation will go to one of these organizations or if Trump will establish a new one. Despite his significant contributions to Trump-aligned groups, Musk is also continuing to fund political initiatives of his own. His organization recently spent $6 million in support of a candidate for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election, scheduled for next month.

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