- Elon Musk has devoted time to meetings aimed at strategizing how to secure re-election for Trump, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
- He engaged in weekly hour-long sessions with his pro-Trump super PAC this spring, per the same source.
- The focus of these gatherings was increasing voter participation for Trump within crucial swing states.
Elon Musk’s endorsement of former President Donald Trump transcends casual tweets and social media promotions. Recent revelations indicate that he has been spearheading efforts behind closed doors aimed at galvanizing support for Trump’s electoral campaign.
The report from the Wall Street Journal, citing sources within his circle, details that Musk is deeply involved in strategizing ways to mobilize more voters for Trump ahead of the upcoming elections.
Musk initiated a series of hour-long weekly meetings with consultants affiliated with America PAC—his pro-Trump organization—beginning this past spring. These sessions specifically concentrated on improving voter turnout in pivotal battleground states such as Pennsylvania, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Michigan—regions critical for both Trump’s and Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaigns during the 2024 presidential race.
Despite these intensive engagements, Musk maintains that he is not financially backing Trump’s campaign. Following reports suggesting he intended to donate $45 million monthly to America PAC—a claim made by The Journal—he responded dismissively on social media with a meme asserting “FAKE GNUS.” In March earlier this year, he declared via an X post that he wasn’t contributing funds to either presidential candidate.
Musk reiterated his lack of financial contribution during a July conversation with psychologist Jordan Peterson. Furthermore, in May he dismissed claims from The Journal regarding discussions with Trump about taking on an official role should Trump win re-election: “there have not been any discussions of a role for me,” he wrote publicly.
Nevertheless, there appears to be some shift in Musk’s position regarding involvement with a prospective second-term administration under Trump. In an interview released on August 2nd featuring podcaster Lex Fridman, Musk acknowledged having “discussed” potential creation of a government efficiency commission with Trump and expressed interest in serving on it. He broached this concept again during a recent livestream alongside Trump where they discussed how such initiatives might ensure responsible allocation of taxpayer money.
No comments were received from representatives representing either Musk or the Trump’s camp when Business Insider sought clarification outside regular hours.
