Workforce Donations: Musk's Tesla, SpaceX, and X Back Kamala Harris Over Trump

Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 09:21

Reuters reports on the workforce donations from Musk's companies in the presidential elections. Employees from Tesla, SpaceX, and X are significantly backing Kamala Harris, contrasting with Musk's support for Trump. The amount raised highlights divisions within Musk's enterprises, as substantial funds flow to the Democratic candidate while the Republican counterpart lags behind. This discrepancy sheds light on the political dynamics influencing major tech firms.
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Workforce Donations: Musk's Tesla, SpaceX, and X Back Kamala Harris Over Trump

Workforce Donations in Presidential Elections

By Sheila Dang (Reuters) - Billionaire Elon Musk has endorsed Republican former President Donald Trump in his quest to reclaim the White House. But the employees at his range of companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, and X, are channeling their support towards Trump’s Democratic competitor, Kamala Harris.

Donation Breakdown by Company

  • Tesla Workers: Donated $42,824 to Harris vs. $24,840 to Trump
  • SpaceX Employees: Contributed $34,526 to Harris vs. $7,652 to Trump
  • X Platform Contributors: Donated $13,213 to Harris vs. less than $500 to Trump

Although these figures may seem minimal for campaign fundraising, they reflect a significant divergence in political sentiment amongst Musk's workforce compared to their boss's affiliations. The world's richest individual, Musk, has publicly elevated Trump's status on X and dismissed leftist ideologies as unfounded.


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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