O Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump it has been loud for months. However, the closer the final election clash was, the more active the billionaire became. The media reported on his subsequent actions aimed at mobilizing Republican voters, as well as his activities – it is impossible not to mention here Musk's appearances at rallies presidential election
To support the Republican, he was even willing to spend money on the lottery a million dollars a day for one of the people who signs an online petition regarding freedom of speech and the right to bear arms – key issues from the point of view of Trump's electorate.
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Musk himself boasted that he spent on support for Donald Trump up to $500 million. The Associated Press, citing a person familiar with the matter, reports that Musk spent approximately 200 million dollarspaying mainly to America PACi.e. a committee working for Trump and the Republicans.
As AP describes, Musk's actions allowed the committee to make decisive moves a wider scale – from national campaigns to individualized processes, which even translated into reaching groups once dominated by Democrats.
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Musk's mere presence was also important to Trump. AP notes that thanks to him, the Republican could count on tangible results financial gainsbut also managed to reach “the world of younger men who admire Musk” more effectively.
Usually, committees supporting candidates go dormant after the campaign and elections, as he himself noticed in his latest entry Elon Musk. But he added that America PAC intends to do something quite the opposite.
“America PAC is going to continue to work diligently to increase Republican registration in key districts across the country in preparation for special and midterm elections (so-called midterms – a popular vote deciding on the composition of the House of Representatives and part of the Senate),” the billionaire said online.
As the media has previously reported, Musk may become even more involved in cooperation with Trump in the coming months. “Musk is expected to play a key role in the new president's administration,” AP reminds.
Sources: Associated Press, Interia
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