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9mo ago

Musk Backs Trump as Tesla, SpaceX, X Employees Donate to Harris

Despite Elon Musk's endorsement of Donald Trump, his employees show significant financial support for Kamala Harris.

Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X speaks during the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 6, 2024. REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo

Overview

  • Tesla employees have donated $42,824 to Kamala Harris' campaign compared to $24,840 for Donald Trump.
  • SpaceX workers have contributed $34,526 to Harris, while only $7,652 has gone to Trump.
  • At X, formerly known as Twitter, employees have given $13,213 to Harris and less than $500 to Trump.
  • Musk, who supported Joe Biden in 2020, has since shifted rightward and now endorses Trump.
  • Trump has promised to appoint Musk to lead a government efficiency commission if he wins the election.