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Scoop: Elon Musk’s X Corp. made a $1 million gift to Trump’s inauguration.

The inaugural committee failed to disclose the contribution for six months.

New filings show just how deep Musk’s money runs in American politics.

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Revealed: Elon Musk’s $1 Million Gift to Trump Inauguration
Elon Musk’s X Corp. gave $1 million to Trump’s inauguration but the inaugural committee didn’t disclose it until six months later… and Musk has continued pouring money into politics.
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August 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Trump's inaugural committee initially failed to disclose a $1M in-kind donation from Elon Musk's X, @annalecta.bsky.social notes.
Revealed: Elon Musk’s $1 Million Gift to Trump Inauguration
Elon Musk’s X Corp. gave $1 million to Trump’s inauguration but the inaugural committee didn’t disclose it until six months later… and Musk has continued pouring money into politics.
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August 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Trump cut the ribbon at a new Scottish golf course this week.

The White House called it a “working visit," costing taxpayers ~$10M.

Since becoming president, Trump’s reported more income from Scotland than any other foreign country.

My full piece for @msnbc:
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Opinion | Trump's Scotland trip was a brazen mixing of power and profit
He has reported more income from business in Scotland than any other foreign country.
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July 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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"In Donald Trump’s second term, the presidency isn’t just entangled with private interests. Evidently, it’s now being used to advance them." — @annalecta.bsky.social www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Trump's Scotland trip was a brazen mixing of power and profit
He has reported more income from business in Scotland than any other foreign country.
https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/trump-scotland-turnberry-golf-business-project-47-newsletter-rcna221187?cid=eml_howtowin_%7Bdate%28‘yyyyMMdd’%29%7D
July 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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In his interview with me for "Democracy & Destiny," @robertmaguire.bsky.social gave a shout out to @annalecta.bsky.social for her study of the 2024 election which found $1.9 billion in dark money. soundcloud.com/profciara/de... #darkmoney #BC #CREW #moneyinpolitics
Democracy and Destiny EP 6 with CREW's Robert Maguire WBAI version
This episode of Democracy & Destiny focuses on money in politics including an interview with CREW's Robert Maguire, an expert on following the money in campaign finance. This includes discussion of Ci
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July 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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The $1.5 Million Lobbying Blitz Behind the Self-Described “Dictator” Visiting Trump’s White House

DOJ records reveal how a multimillion-dollar foreign lobbying campaign helped Bukele secure rare access to Trump’s inner circle.
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The $1.5 Million Lobbying Blitz Behind the Self-Described “Dictator” Visiting Trump’s White House
Justice Department records reveal how a multimillion-dollar foreign lobbying campaign helped Bukele secure rare access to Trump’s inner circle.
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April 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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New: Trump met with Bukele at the White House today.

What didn’t make the readout?

A $1.5M foreign lobbying blitz bankrolled by El Salvador’s government to win over Trump’s inner circle.

I followed the money: www.influencebrief.com/p/the-15-mil...
The $1.5 Million Lobbying Blitz Behind the Self-Described “Dictator” Visiting Trump’s White House
Justice Department records reveal how a multimillion-dollar foreign lobbying campaign helped Bukele secure rare access to Trump’s inner circle.
www.influencebrief.com
April 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM