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Elon Musk-backed super PAC reports $800,000 in first burst of midterm spending, largely in Maine and Texas
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Elon Musk's super PAC, America PAC, disclosed spending over $800,000 in August to support Republican Senate and House candidates, focusing mainly on Texas and Maine where Republicans are defending Senate seats.
- The August expenditures were primarily for print advertisements and targeted competitive Senate races in Texas, Maine, Ohio, New Hampshire, Iowa, Michigan, and Alaska, as well as House races in several states.
- America PAC has authorized over $100 million to support Republican candidates in the 2024 midterm elections, with total spending exceeding $239 million this cycle, making Musk the largest donor to either party.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed a meeting with Musk during a Texas campaign swing but declined to discuss specifics about PAC spending; all spending was overseen by GOP operative Chris Young.
- Despite Musk's significant 2024 political contributions, he previously indicated plans to reduce future political spending, stating, "I think I've done enough."
