Musk plans to give Trump's political operation $100 million

[Morrison71]

https://www.axios.com/2025/03/12/musk-trump-100-million-donation-political-operation

Elon Musk has told the White House he plans to give $100 million to President Trump's political operation, according to a person familiar with his plans.
Why it matters: The contribution is unheard of in both amount and type: Musk, who is technically a special government employee, is the world's richest person.

• Musk donated more than $250 million to a pro-Trump super PAC during the 2024 election campaign. That made Musk Trump's biggest financial booster.
• Now, he is the face of the DOGE team that's driving the Trump administration's huge cuts to the federal workforce and agencies.
• The New York Times first reported the latest planned contribution.

Zoom in: Trump's political team has set up a pair of organizations: MAGA Inc. and Securing America's Greatness. It is not clear if Musk will give to either of those two groups, or if he plans on giving to another one that will be controlled by Trump's team.

• MAGA Inc. and Securing America's Greatness are run by Chris LaCivita and Tony Fabrizio, who were top advisers on Trump's 2024 campaign and have close ties to the Trump White House.
• The two groups have raised around $500 million -- a massive sum that will be used to help expand the Republican majorities in the midterm elections and to pressure Republicans to support Trump's agenda.
• Representatives for Musk and the White House did not respond to Axios' requests for comment in the evening.

 

[Tiny Hands Trump]

Thanks scotus.

 

[Morrison71]

Corrupt af.

If he's gonna be unpopular, he needs to at least still make a profit and keep Republicans in power to the best of his ability and at any cost.

 

[Hawk_82]

This is exactly what dems have been doing for years.

The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation and the Open Society (soros non profit) have put billions toward their far left causes.

I don't know anything about Musks organizations, but I'm betting it is in opposition to what dems already have in place.

 

[BelemNole]

This is exactly what dems have been doing for years.

The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation and the Open Society (soros non profit) have put billions toward their far left causes.

I don't know anything about Musks organizations, but I'm betting it is in opposition to what dems already have in place.

You are painfully fuqin stupid.

 

[ISUBryce]

This is exactly what dems have been doing for years.

The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation and the Open Society (soros non profit) have put billions toward their far left causes.

I don't know anything about Musks organizations, but I'm betting it is in opposition to what dems already have in place.

This is just so remarkably wrong I don’t know where to start.

 

[Hawk_82]

You are painfully fuqin stupid.

Please share your brilliant knowledge.

Is it the part about how Bill Gates had his hands all over in the covid vaccine stuff despite not having any medical or scientific knowledge?

How about how soros has funded the campaigns to get lots of far left DAs elected.

What about gates funding the research for climate change so he can make billions off the solutions.

You have to come back to reality.

 

[BelemNole]

Please share your brilliant knowledge.

Is it the part about how Bill Gates had his hands all over in the covid vaccine stuff despite not having any medical or scientific knowledge?

How about how soros has funded the campaigns to get lots of far left DAs elected.

What about gates funding the research for climate change so he can make billions off the solutions.

You have to come back to reality.

You turnips were celebrating the “Trump vaccine” until he left office. Then it became the faucci or gates jab. Your have no idea what you believe until Trump says it.

Please - show us where soros donated $100 million to Biden. We’ll wait!

 

[NDallasRuss]

This is exactly what dems have been doing for years.

The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation and the Open Society (soros non profit) have put billions toward their far left causes.

I don't know anything about Musks organizations, but I'm betting it is in opposition to what dems already have in place.

Supporting a cause is different than giving money directly to an individual politician's "political operation".

For "exactly what dems have been doing for years", it would be more like Elon giving $100M to the NRA.

Elon is buying his continued political influence, which seems like it'll pay him back 10x. Not the cars (he's pissing that away) but the satellites and rockets, and all the money that I'm sure will go along with controlling the flow of the US government's information.

 

[Huey Grey]

This is exactly what dems have been doing for years.

The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation and the Open Society (soros non profit) have put billions toward their far left causes.

I don't know anything about Musks organizations, but I'm betting it is in opposition to what dems already have in place.

I've had kicks in the nuts smarter than you.

 

[millah_22]

Pay for play.

 

[seminole97]

Well, we certainly know that political spending determines the outcome.

 

[stout1]

When is Musk getting the government contract that funds this?

 

[THE_DEVIL]

This is exactly what dems have been doing for years.

The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation and the Open Society (soros non profit) have put billions toward their far left causes.

I don't know anything about Musks organizations, but I'm betting it is in opposition to what dems already have in place.

Can you name donors of same ilk on the
republican side?

 

[Jerome Silberman]

Well, we certainly know that political spending determines the outcome.

 

[MitchLL]

Corruption, personified!

 

[Hawk_82]

Supporting a cause is different than giving money directly to an individual politician's "political operation".

For "exactly what dems have been doing for years", it would be more like Elon giving $100M to the NRA.

Elon is buying his continued political influence, which seems like it'll pay him back 10x. Not the cars (he's pissing that away) but the satellites and rockets, and all the money that I'm sure will go along with controlling the flow of the US government's information.

Fair enough. they may not be the exact same. I don't know much about this arrangement though. I have not heard the Trump/musk side of this story. Dems tend to exaggerate or take things out of context. so i will save my outrage until I hear the other side.

Having said that, soros did give 500 million to be spent on immigration. This was part of the globalists agenda and agenda 2030. there is no way we would have had the open borders like we did under biden without these rich elite footing the bill. This applies to virtually every hot button issue the last 3 elections.

It is probably a pay to play situation for both sides, it doesn't make it right though.

 

[Hawk_82]

Can you name donors of same ilk on the
republican side?

No, but i would listen if you tell me.

There are Republicans who bought into the globalist agenda. so it is not only a Democrat thing.

The difference is that the globalists agenda is a very well thought out plan they were implementing. This would have given significantly more power to the elite. I am not aware of any similar things joining on with the maga movement.

Bill gates donates around 10% of the budget at the WHO and he had a huge role in covid vaccines and he made over 200 billion on those vaccines. I would consider this a conflict of interest as well.

 

[BrianNole777]

The $$$ is the only reason Trump keeps Elon around.

 

[Mister_Man]

 

[RollingBallofButcherKnives]

You mean a $100M bribe?

 

[dgordo]

he made over 200 billion on those vaccines.

Link?

 

[jneffer]

before the political donations:

 

[RollingBallofButcherKnives]

before the political donations:

Such presidential language.

 

[noleclone2]

The best part is Musk has not figured out is his drug fueled descent into madness that the more he gets Trump to pat him on the head and more he props up Trump financially, the more people hate him. Trump supporters are not going to buy Teslas. Tesla is all but dead internationally is a giant zit waiting to pop.

At one point last year before the stock began retreating, Tesla had a market value over three times of Toyotas. Yes, you read that right. Tesla had a trillion dollar market value compared to Toy ****ing yota having a 288 billion value. Yeah. Even right now it has a market value twice of Toyota’s. Unless he steps out ASAP they will never get there. So so overvalued when you factor in the cyber truck fiasco and other issues they were having and now he has made them extremely unpopular domestically and internationally. They are done unless he resigns next 3 months. If I was him, I would because he is going to keep losing billions.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Isn’t this basically just Musk very visibly funding Trump’s war chest so that Trump can use it to support primary challengers for anyone in Congress who goes against him?

The timing before the continuing resolution vote seems intentional.

 

[bdcolt45er]

No, but i would listen if you tell me.

There are Republicans who bought into the globalist agenda. so it is not only a Democrat thing.

The difference is that the globalists agenda is a very well thought out plan they were implementing. This would have given significantly more power to the elite. I am not aware of any similar things joining on with the maga movement.

Bill gates donates around 10% of the budget at the WHO and he had a huge role in covid vaccines and he made over 200 billion on those vaccines. I would consider this a conflict of interest as well.

Bill Gates did not make 200 billion off of COVID vaccines. You are misunderstanding the claim on multiple levels. The claim came in 2019 before the COVID vaccines. Gates claim is related to a donated funds involving a variety of vaccines, drugs, and other supplies. Additionally the 200 billion is not profit for Gates it is for social and economic benefit in the communities that the services were provided.


"The $10 billion that we gave to help provide vaccines, drugs, bed nets and other supplies in developing countries created an estimated $200 billion in social and economic benefits,” Gates wrote




https://www.financialexpress.com/bu...founder-explains-math-behind-returns-2092891/

 

[Tom Paris]

before the political donations:

We are not a serious country any longer.

 

[Rifler]

"according to a person familiar with his plans"

Well then,.. I guess we can take this to the bank.

 

[Mister_Man]

We are not a serious country any longer.

Always the drop-to-your-knees fantasy.

 

[hawkjt]

Bill Gates did not make 200 billion off of COVID vaccines. You are misunderstanding the claim on multiple levels. The claim came in 2019 before the COVID vaccines. Gates claim is related to a donated funds involving a variety of vaccines, drugs, and other supplies. Additionally the 200 billion is not profit for Gates it is for social and economic benefit in the communities that the services were provided.


"The $10 billion that we gave to help provide vaccines, drugs, bed nets and other supplies in developing countries created an estimated $200 billion in social and economic benefits,” Gates wrote




https://www.financialexpress.com/bu...founder-explains-math-behind-returns-2092891/

Thanks for clarifying that bogus narrative altho anyone buying it might be too brainwashed to understand straightforward math.

 

[franklinman]

Damn, is that really the price of a BRAIN TRANSPLANT these days, maybe they went for the BOGO deal for Thumpty and MUSKY.

 

[ft254]

Link?

MAGA dumbfcvks don't have to know anything. They just disregard what they don't want to believe and select what they want to hear and believe. It's called living in a silo.

Being dumb is easy.

 

[SI_NYC]

Fair enough. they may not be the exact same. I don't know much about this arrangement though. I have not heard the Trump/musk side of this story. Dems tend to exaggerate or take things out of context. so i will save my outrage until I hear the other side.

Having said that, soros did give 500 million to be spent on immigration. This was part of the globalists agenda and agenda 2030. there is no way we would have had the open borders like we did under biden without these rich elite footing the bill. This applies to virtually every hot button issue the last 3 elections.

It is probably a pay to play situation for both sides, it doesn't make it right though.

You might not realize it, but you're parroting Russian propaganda talking points. Every time you use the word "globalists," you're echoing a narrative straight out of their playbook. It’s really no wonder Trump also puppets these talking points. Just thought you should know.

Pillars of Russia’s Disinformation and Propaganda Ecosystem

 

[Hawk_82]

You might not realize it, but you're parroting Russian propaganda talking points. Every time you use the word "globalists," you're echoing a narrative straight out of their playbook. It’s really no wonder Trump also puppets these talking points. Just thought you should know.

Pillars of Russia’s Disinformation and Propaganda Ecosystem

You might not realize it, but there is an actual globalist agenda. It is called Agenda 2030. It is planned in detail at global meetings like the World Economic Forum in Davos where they establish funding and plan their next moves. Soros, Gates, Buffet all donate millions-billions of dollars toward this globalist agenda. You should read more about the globalist agenda, it is very interesting. I am interested in having a reasonable discussion as to whether this agenda is well intentioned or if it is a malicious ideology to gain more power and control. I still have not made up my mind which way it is. But it is real, they are globalists, and they are not a Russian propaganda.

Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development | Department of Economic and Social Affairs

PreambleThis Agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. It also seeks to strengthen universal peace in larger freedom.

sdgs.un.org

https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Global_Future_Council_Financial_Monetary_Systems_report_2018.pdf

 

[jneffer]

You might not realize it, but there is an actual globalist agenda. It is called Agenda 2030. It is planned in detail at global meetings like the World Economic Forum in Davos where they establish funding and plan their next moves. Soros, Gates, Buffet all donate millions-billions of dollars toward this globalist agenda. You should read more about the globalist agenda, it is very interesting. I am interested in having a reasonable discussion as to whether this agenda is well intentioned or if it is a malicious ideology to gain more power and control. I still have not made up my mind which way it is. But it is real, they are globalists, and they are not a Russian propaganda.

Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development | Department of Economic and Social Affairs

PreambleThis Agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. It also seeks to strengthen universal peace in larger freedom.

sdgs.un.org

https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Global_Future_Council_Financial_Monetary_Systems_report_2018.pdf

beware the non-binding list of sustainability goals from the UN developed 10 years ago!

its a vast conspiracy! an underhanded plot to destroy america!

 

[ft254]

You might not realize it, but you're parroting Russian propaganda talking points. Every time you use the word "globalists," you're echoing a narrative straight out of their playbook. It’s really no wonder Trump also puppets these talking points. Just thought you should know.

Pillars of Russia’s Disinformation and Propaganda Ecosystem

Hans and company are in the Russia/Orange Turd camp. They are sold on the Orange Turd's collaboration with Russia against the traditional and critical European alliances. Not because of any rationale of than loyalty to the Orange Turd. U.S. international diplomatic and security interests have been replaced by fiefdom to this narcissistic pathological, convicted felon nutcase.

At some time, maybe in the not too distance future the curtain will be drawn to expose this jerk for transgressions beyond which his gilded existence has insulated him. It may take a furious public. Who knows. He's an out-of-control asshole without self-control.

 

[SI_NYC]

Hans and company are in the Russia/Orange Turd camp. They are sold on the Orange Turd's collaboration with Russia against the traditional and critical European alliances. Not because of any rationale of than loyalty to the Orange Turd. U.S. international diplomatic and security interests have been replaced by fiefdom to this narcissistic pathological, convicted felon nutcase.

At some time, maybe in the not too distance future the curtain will be drawn to expose this jerk for transgressions beyond which his gilded existence has insulated him. It may take a furious public. Who knows. He's an out-of-control asshole without self-control.

It's crucial that people continue to speak out about his actions. While he may escalate further, even resorting to arresting those who dissent — much like how he's already targeting legal immigrants who oppose him — our voices must remain unwavering. Silence only strengthens his grip, and now more than ever, we need to stand firm and stay vocal.

 

[Hawk_82]

beware the non-binding list of sustainability goals from the UN developed 10 years ago!

its a vast conspiracy! an underhanded plot to destroy america!

Well I guess that is why it is called the globalist agenda. Bill Gates has donated billions of dollars toward Agenda 2030. The WEF has been working very hard to implement this agenda. It is non binding agreement that Obama agreed to and Biden reaffirmed the US commitment to meeting their goals.

FACT SHEET: U.S. Global Development Policy and Agenda 2030

President Obama's Commitment to Global Development Building on Over a Half Century of U.S. Leadership

obamawhitehouse.archives.gov

As I have said before, many of the problems we face today are due to the globalists trying to meet the 2030 agenda. You have stumbled upon the crux of the 2030 agenda though, although I doubt you meant to. The 2030 agenda is a nonbinding agreement among western countries and some other countries as well. However, since it is not a formal policy, this means it is not voted on by congress and is not necessarily out in the open. The sustainable development goals lay out the general foundation, but it is up to the global leaders to determine how the agenda gets carried out. This allows the rich people like Gates and Soros to indirectly have control over the policy that is implemented in the USA. This is the whole point of the globalist agenda, the unelected elite have all the power while the average american loses their democracy.

 

[jneffer]

Well I guess that is why it is called the globalist agenda. Bill Gates has donated billions of dollars toward Agenda 2030. The WEF has been working very hard to implement this agenda. It is non binding agreement that Obama agreed to and Biden reaffirmed the US commitment to meeting their goals.

FACT SHEET: U.S. Global Development Policy and Agenda 2030

President Obama's Commitment to Global Development Building on Over a Half Century of U.S. Leadership

obamawhitehouse.archives.gov

As I have said before, many of the problems we face today are due to the globalists trying to meet the 2030 agenda. You have stumbled upon the crux of the 2030 agenda though, although I doubt you meant to. The 2030 agenda is a nonbinding agreement among western countries and some other countries as well. However, since it is not a formal policy, this means it is not voted on by congress and is not necessarily out in the open. The sustainable development goals lay out the general foundation, but it is up to the global leaders to determine how the agenda gets carried out. This allows the rich people like Gates and Soros to indirectly have control over the policy that is implemented in the USA. This is the whole point of the globalist agenda, the unelected elite have all the power while the average american loses their democracy.

oh i agree with this

and the end result is...nothing. you tell me one policy that changed (so, not just contributing foreign aid that we've done for decades) as an explicit implementation of the 2030 agenda

it does sound very scary though...