Elon Musk says he's not donating money to Trump or Biden campaigns
Published Date: 3/6/2024
Source: axios.com

Elon Musk announced Wednesday that he has no intention of donating money to either President Biden or former President Trump's presidential campaigns.

Why it matters: The statement is by no means definitive since, as tweeters immediately pointed out, he could still give to a super PAC or another fund that benefits a candidate.


  • Musk's statement came after he allegedly met with Trump in Florida over the weekend, as he reportedly seeks a cash infusion for his campaign, the New York Times reported.

What they're saying: "Just to be super clear, I am not donating money to either candidate for US President," Musk wrote on X Wednesday.

State of play: While the results of Super Tuesday paved the way for a Biden-Trump rematch in November, the candidates' campaigns find themselves in different financial positions.

Zoom out: Despite claiming he won't donate to either campaign, Musk is no stranger to commenting on politics.

  • Earlier this week, Musk took to X to criticize the Biden administration's immigration policies, alleging they amount to "treason."
  • In another post, Musk echoed a right-wing conspiracy theory that the administration is "importing voters" that pose a national security threat.
  • "I would not vote for Biden," Musk told the New York Times DealBook Summit in November, adding that "I'm not saying I'd vote for Trump."
  • Back in 2022, Musk said he recommended "voting for a Republican Congress."