Musk Gives $5 Million to Ramaswamy Ohio PAC Despite Earlier DOGE Rift
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 15
Musk Gives $5 Million to Ramaswamy Ohio PAC Despite Earlier DOGE Rift
2 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 15
Summary
$5 million from Elon Musk to Vivek Ramaswamy’s super PAC was disclosed Wednesday, turning Musk’s earlier endorsement into direct financial backing in Ohio’s governor race.
The donation signals a thaw after the two clashed during Trump’s transition over the proposed Department of Government Efficiency, which Ramaswamy left before Musk took charge.
Musk has now spent at least $90 million this election cycle, even after setbacks including a failed Wisconsin court push and a $10 million super PAC effort behind Kentucky Senate candidate Nate Morris, who dropped out.
V-PAC already drew $20 million from Jeff Yass and $1 million from Bill Ackman, while Ramaswamy added $25 million of his own money ahead of a November contest against Democrat Amy Acton.