The Billionaire's Shadow Play: What Elon Musk's Politics Mean for America As midterm elections approach, a tale of influence and largesse has emerged from big tech and politics.
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, worth $857 billion, is quietly exerting his presence in Washington D. C. , pouring hundreds of millions into Republican candidates and causes.
The numbers are staggering: at least $100 million has been authorized for spending by Musk's super PAC, America PAC, with estimates suggesting the total could balloon to $200 million by November.