Elon Musk Funding: Unveiling Employee Donations to Harris Amid Support for Trump

Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 10:10
Elon Musk funding has taken a turn as employees at X, Tesla, and SpaceX donate significantly to Kamala Harris's campaign while Musk supports Trump. The contributions have raised eyebrows, reflecting the political leanings within Musk's companies. Despite Musk's backing of the Republican nominee, the financial support from his staff paints a different picture ahead of the US election.
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Elon Musk Funding: Unveiling Employee Donations to Harris Amid Support for Trump

Elon Musk Funding Dynamics

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has publicly declared support for former President Donald Trump in the upcoming US presidential election. However, data reveals that employees at X (formerly Twitter), Tesla, and SpaceX are more inclined to support opposing candidate Kamal Harris. Workers at Musk's electric vehicle company donated $42,824 to Harris's campaign, compared to $24,840 for Trump, according to data from OpenSecrets, reported by Reuters.

Employee Contributions by Company

  • Tesla: $42,824 to Harris, $24,840 to Trump
  • SpaceX: $34,526 to Harris, $7,652 to Trump
  • X: $13,213 to Harris, less than $500 to Trump

The donations highlight a disparity between Musk's political stance and the preferences of his staff. The upcoming election scheduled for November 5 will determine the future of both leading candidates.

This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.

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