Elon Musk, the billionaire behind companies like SpaceX and Tesla, has some of his closest friends involved in the launch of a new super PAC called America PAC. This group is aimed at supporting former President Donald J. Trump and could potentially have a significant impact on the 2024 presidential race.
While it is not confirmed whether Elon Musk himself has donated to the super PAC, the founding donors are individuals from his social circle who are successful tech entrepreneurs. These individuals often support each other’s ventures, philanthropic efforts, and preferred political candidates.
Although as of June 30, Elon Musk had not made a donation to the super PAC, his public statements on social media platforms have indicated a shift towards more conservative views. After Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt, Musk went on his social media site X to express a strong endorsement of the former president.
Joe Lonsdale, a co-founder of Palantir and a close political ally of Musk, is reportedly playing a leading role in fundraising for America PAC. Other early donors to the super PAC include prominent conservatives from the tech industry, such as Antonio Gracias and Ken Howery.
The group’s operations and strategy have been kept relatively secretive, but it is known that they are running field and digital programs to support Donald Trump, focusing on early and mail-in voting. Dave Rexrode, a seasoned political operative, is said to be involved with America PAC, though he has not responded to requests for comments.
This new super PAC could potentially change the landscape of the 2024 presidential race, with the backing of influential tech entrepreneurs and possibly Elon Musk himself. It will be interesting to see how this group’s involvement affects the political scene moving forward.