Billionaire Elon Musk donated $15 million in June to super PACs supporting President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans, despite a public feud with the president. The contributions, revealed in Federal Election Commission filings, included $5 million each to MAGA Inc., the pro-Trump super PAC, the Senate Leadership Fund, and the Congressional Leadership Fund, which back GOP House and Senate candidates. The donations, made on June 27, 2025, position Musk as the largest individual donor to these groups in the first half of the year.
The gifts came weeks after Musk’s acrimonious departure from the White House, where he led the Department of Government Efficiency. Musk had criticized Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” for inflating the deficit and even referenced Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, later apologizing for going “too far.” Days after the donations, Musk announced plans to form a third party, the America Party, highlighting his erratic political stance.
Musk’s contributions underscore his significant influence in Republican politics, despite his public clashes with Trump. He also invested $45 million in his own America PAC, which supported Trump in 2024 and spent heavily in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race. Critics question whether Musk’s donations signal a strategic alignment with the GOP or a hedge against his criticisms, while supporters see it as a boost for Republican midterm efforts.
The donations have sparked debate about Musk’s role in shaping U.S. politics, especially given his vast wealth and recent policy disputes. As the 2026 midterms approach, his financial clout could reshape the electoral landscape.
