Elon Musk has signaled to President Trump’s advisers in recent days that he wants to put $100 million into groups controlled by the Trump political operation, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.
It is unheard-of for a White House staffer, even one with part-time status, to make such large political contributions to support the agenda of the boss. But there has never been someone in the direct employ of an administration like Mr. Musk, the world’s wealthiest person, who is leading Mr. Trump’s aggressive effort to shrink the federal government, the Department of Government Efficiency.
In case you forgot:
Elon Musk says he’ll recuse himself if there’s a conflict of interest—because nothing says accountability like self-policing, especially when his financial disclosures won’t even be available to the public. pic.twitter.com/uVE7ajIEyM
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) February 19, 2025
In fairness, Musk doesn’t really have conflicts of interest. It’s just outright corruption. He and Trump never promised they wouldn’t steal the country blind.