The figure of Elon Musk, founder of Tesla and SpaceX, gains increasing prominence on the stage of American politics, positioning himself as the largest donor to the reelection campaign of Republican candidate Donald Trump.
Since July of this year, Musk has donated 75 million dollars to the "Trump America PAC," the Super-PAC that supports the former president in his return to the electoral race, according to the EFE agency.
With this action, the 53-year-old South African magnate reinforces his alliance with the MAGA movement (an acronym for "Make America Great Again"), which he has promoted since the beginning of the campaign.
Despite having largely stayed out of politics in previous years, and even having a history of clashes with the former president, Musk has taken on an active role in recent months, which has surprised many political analysts ahead of the upcoming elections on November 5.
At a recent rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Musk joined Trump at a key campaign event, where he pointed out that the November elections will be "decisive" for the future of the country. "If Trump doesn't win, this will be our last election," he declared, making clear the sense of urgency he feels regarding the political future of the United States.
Reports from the Federal Electoral Commission reveal that Musk's donations have been increasing: 15 million in July, 30 million in August, and another 30 million in September. With these contributions, Musk not only supports Trump's candidacy but also positions himself as an influential figure in the political and social sphere of the country.
The businessman also took advantage of his platform on the social network X, which he also controls, to announce that he will give a series of talks in the key state of Pennsylvania in the coming days.
Musk stated that the tickets are free, although attendees must have signed petitions in defense of freedom of speech and the right to bear arms, two pillars of the MAGA ideology.
Although Trump has not officially confirmed what role Musk might have in his future administration, the former president has hinted that he considers him a key ally. "Elon is a brilliant mind and will be an important piece in our vision of a renewed United States," Trump said at a recent event.
With this alliance between two of the most prominent figures in technology and politics, the electoral landscape for November becomes even more interesting, as Musk continues to carve out his path as one of the leading advocates of the conservative movement in the United States.
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