In America, billionaire businessman Elon Musk spent a lot to help Donald Trump win the US presidential election. Musk spent at least $270 million. Let us tell you that 1 million means 10 lakhs. This expenditure has been revealed by the data of non-profit OpenSecrets. Since 2010, no political donor has donated such an amount to any political party.
The Washington Post has reported that Musk spent more in this election than Trump supporter Tim Mellon. Tim Mellon gave about $200 million. Documents submitted to the Federal Election Commission make it clear that Musk donated $238 million to America PAC, a political action committee set up to support Trump.
An additional $20 million was given to RBG PAC. RBG PAC ran heavy advertising to soften Trump's hardline image on the abortion issue, and Trump benefited from this.
Elon Musk has got a big responsibility in the Trump administration.
Trump has been busy building his team since winning the election. Trump has also given a big responsibility to Elon Musk in his team. In the Trump administration, Elon Musk will take charge of the Department of Government Efficiency, which curbs unnecessary expenditures. This department will suggest measures to cut $2 trillion in the federal budget. Trump has described the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as a gift to the American people.
When will Trump take an oath?
Donald Trump will take oath as the next President of America on January 20, 2025. Donald Trump defeated Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the elections. Total
Out of 538 electoral college votes, 270 are required to win. Trump got more than 300 electoral college votes in the elections. Parliament will verify the electoral votes on January 6 before the swearing-in ceremony.
--Advertisement--