Elon Musk donates a ‘sizable amount’ to a Trump PAC

Elon Musk, the world’s second-richest person, contributed a “sizeable amount” to a pro-Trump super PAC, according to a report.

The size of Musk’s donation is unknown, but Bloomberg, which first reported the donation to America PAC, called it “sizable.” There is no upper limit on the amount individual contributors can give to super PACs.

The donation from Musk, whose net worth is estimated to be $249.8 billion, according to Forbes, diverts from a 2021 proclamation by the SpaceX founder: “I prefer to stay out of politics.”

But in recent months, Musk’s X posts have championed far-right ideas as he reposted memes and quotes that back Trump.

The Tesla CEO had previously criticized both major party candidates.

In June 2017, Musk stepped down from his roles on Trump’s presidential advisory councils after the US withdrew from the Paris climate accord. He has questioned Biden’s immigration policy, called for the prosecution of his chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci and decried “wokeness” as a “mind virus.”

Although he has not endorsed either candidate for 2024, Musk has made a clear shift away from Biden as of late.

He has also joined in the chorus of claims that suggest that Trump is being prosecuted for “political reasons.”

The billionaire wondered on X: “Do they prosecute anyone besides Trump in NY?”

“NY also prosecutes people that support Trump,” an X user replied, to which he said: “Good point.”

Biden’s campaign blasted the donation.

“Arrogant billionaires only out for themselves are not what America wants or what America needs,” a Biden campaign spokesperson told Bloomberg. “Elon knows Trump is a sucker who will sell America out, cutting his taxes while raising taxes on the middle class by $2,500.”

The contribution