Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has given at least $474 million to Republican causes since the start of 2025, the New York Times reports. About $216 million has gone to his America PAC, which has targeted dozens of House and Senate races in 17 states with ads, mailers and door-knocking. One researcher said he was paid only $1.50 to $3 per door. Another $168 million went to the Senate Leadership Fund, almost all of which actually supported Ken Paxton of Texas, and $30 million went to the Congressional Leadership Fund.

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has given at least $474 million to Republican causes since the start of 2025, the New York Times reports. About $216 million has gone to his America PAC, which has targeted dozens of House and Senate races in 17 states with ads, mailers and door-knocking. One researcher said he was paid only $1.50 to $3 per door. Another $168 million went to the Senate Leadership Fund, almost all of which actually supported Ken Paxton of Texas, and $30 million went to the Congressional Leadership Fund.