WSJ Deep Dive Into Elon Musk’s Past Donations Reveals Millions to GOP Groups Tied to Stephen Miller
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Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk quietly funneled tens of millions of dollars to Republican groups connected to former President Donald Trump’s close aide, Stephen Miller.
The new investigative report from the Wall Street Journal reveals that Musk’s financial support for conservative causes was far more extensive and began much earlier than previously known, reshaping the narrative around his political alignment.
The newspaper reported that as early as the fall of 2022, Musk poured over $50 million into Citizens for Sanity, a group spearheaded by employees of Miller’s nonprofit, America First Legal. The funds were largely spent on aggressive ad campaigns targeting Democrats on hot-button issues like immigration and transgender rights in key battleground states just days before the midterm elections of that year.
While Musk appeared to shift politically only recently, publicly proclaiming his support for Trump’s 2024 presidential election bid, the report shows he was, in fact, a significant behind-the-scenes figure for GOP causes long before creating a super PAC to support the Republican nominee.
Musk’s donations make him one of the largest contributors to conservative efforts.
“More than half of the money ended up in the coffers of a pro-DeSantis political-action committee,” reported WSJ.
Musk contributed $10 million to support Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s 2024 presidential bid, a donation that had not been previously reported. Despite DeSantis’s early exit from the race, Musk’s financial support further cemented his status as a major GOP backer.
The newspaper suggested that Musk’s connection to these causes may stem, in part, from personal experiences. Following a public estrangement from his transgender daughter, Musk vowed to fight against what he called “the woke mind virus,” blaming her transition for his political awakening.
Miller’s role in shaping Trump’s hardline immigration policies makes his alliance with Musk all the more potent as the billionaire expands his political influence.
