Why Elon Musk Is Opening His Wallet for Donald Trump
Big Take1 Nov 2024

Why Elon Musk Is Opening His Wallet for Donald Trump

Elon Musk has become one of Donald Trump’s most formidable — and vocal — allies. He’s spoken at Trump rallies, formed a pro-Trump PAC, and funneled more than $100 million into Trump and his allies’ campaigns. This political pivot stunned people who long thought of Musk as a hero of the green energy transition. So how did this happen?

In the first episode of Citizen Elon, host Max Chafkin explains the grievances, grudges and online influences that have shaped Elon Musk’s political ideology — and the ways his money and megaphone are shaping the race.

Read More: When Elon Musk Got Political

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