‘Star’ Elon Musk’s super PAC spent $200 million on Donald Trump
A ruling by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) in March facilitated America PAC’s efforts, allowing super PACs to coordinate canvassing strategies with campaigns. This enabled the Trump campaign to leverage Musk’s substantial financial resources to boost turnout in traditionally conservative areas, freeing campaign funds for broader initiatives, such as national ad campaigns and targeted outreach toward demographics traditionally supportive of Democrats. The approach succeeded for both parties: Trump experienced a surge in turnout in key battleground states, and he acknowledged Musk’s contribution, remarking, “We have a new star – Elon!”