Musk-linked contributions to Trump total $270M
Briefly

Elon Musk has emerged as the largest donor in the US election, contributing over $270 million to support Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and other Republican efforts.
Musk's sizable donations, including $75 million to his own political action committee America PAC, have provided him with increased access to Trump, offering potential influence over government regulation.
Among Musk's contributions was over $20 million to a super PAC promoting controversial ads claiming similarities between Ruth Bader Ginsburg's and Donald Trump's views on abortion, an assertion denounced by Ginsburg’s family.
Despite the political donations capturing public attention, Musk has successfully attracted another $6 billion in equity funding for his LLM startup xAI, illustrating his continued business expansion.
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