According to new financial disclosures, in a late-cycle push, Elon Musk edged out Timothy Mellon as the largest individual donor to politicians seeking federal office in 2024.
On Dec. 5, federal committees registered with the Federal Election Commission issued their so-called post-general reports covering their financial activities from Oct. 17 through Nov. 25. The filings showed Musk, who has gained a position of high influence in President-elect Donald Trump’s circle, donated more than $238.5 million to a super political action committee backing Trump’s candidacy for the White House in 2024.
