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During the 2024 election, Elon Musk funneled $19.2 million into congressional elections using America PAC.
Almost no one benefited more from this spending than Congressman Tom Kean (R-NJ), who received $1.5 million in backing from America PAC.
Almost no one benefited more from this spending than Congressman Tom Kean (R-NJ), who received $1.5 million in backing from America PAC.
What $19.2 million bought Musk in Congress
During the 2024 election cycle, Elon Musk funneled $19.2 million into congressional elections using America PAC, a political action committee he created to back Republican candidates.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:09 PM
During the 2024 election, Elon Musk funneled $19.2 million into congressional elections using America PAC.
Almost no one benefited more from this spending than Congressman Tom Kean (R-NJ), who received $1.5 million in backing from America PAC.
Almost no one benefited more from this spending than Congressman Tom Kean (R-NJ), who received $1.5 million in backing from America PAC.
On Friday, Elon Musk appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast and falsely claimed that the government shutdown was a dispute over blue states diverting billions of dollars in fraudulent federal payments to undocumented immigrants.
Musk and Rogan’s shutdown fantasy
On Friday, Elon Musk appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast and falsely claimed that the government shutdown was a dispute over blue states diverting billions of dollars in fraudulent federal pa...
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November 4, 2025 at 10:52 PM
On Friday, Elon Musk appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast and falsely claimed that the government shutdown was a dispute over blue states diverting billions of dollars in fraudulent federal payments to undocumented immigrants.
With Tesla reporting a 37% quarterly dip in its net income last week, chief executive Elon Musk appeared focused on anything but the automaker’s vehicle sales.
Is Musk’s humanoid robot army worth $1 trillion?
With Tesla reporting a 37% quarterly dip in its net income last week, chief executive Elon Musk appeared focused on anything but the automaker’s vehicle sales.
oligarchwatch.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
With Tesla reporting a 37% quarterly dip in its net income last week, chief executive Elon Musk appeared focused on anything but the automaker’s vehicle sales.
Once a leading liberal voice in tech, billionaire Marc Benioff has shifted his support to President Trump, following the lead of many of his peers in Silicon Valley.
A liberal CEO goes MAGA
Once a leading liberal voice in tech, billionaire Marc Benioff has shifted his support to President Trump, following the lead of many of his peers in Silicon Valley.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Once a leading liberal voice in tech, billionaire Marc Benioff has shifted his support to President Trump, following the lead of many of his peers in Silicon Valley.
Jeff Bezos is the fourth-wealthiest person on Earth, with a net worth of approximately $240 billion.
In 2022, Bezos said he would give away most of his wealth during his lifetime.
The process is not going well.
In 2022, Bezos said he would give away most of his wealth during his lifetime.
The process is not going well.
Jeff Bezos Can’t Give Away His Money
Maybe he should ask his ex-wife.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Jeff Bezos is the fourth-wealthiest person on Earth, with a net worth of approximately $240 billion.
In 2022, Bezos said he would give away most of his wealth during his lifetime.
The process is not going well.
In 2022, Bezos said he would give away most of his wealth during his lifetime.
The process is not going well.
The push to ban TikTok in the U.S. began with allegations that it was undermining the Israeli government.
It now seems poised to end with tech oligarch Larry Ellison, a close ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, overseeing the video platform’s powerful algorithm.
It now seems poised to end with tech oligarch Larry Ellison, a close ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, overseeing the video platform’s powerful algorithm.
TikTok’s new boss is a close ally of Benjamin Netanyahu
The push to ban TikTok in the U.S. began with allegations that it was undermining the Israeli government. It now seems poised to end with tech oligarch Larry Ellison, a close ally of Israeli Prime Min...
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October 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The push to ban TikTok in the U.S. began with allegations that it was undermining the Israeli government.
It now seems poised to end with tech oligarch Larry Ellison, a close ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, overseeing the video platform’s powerful algorithm.
It now seems poised to end with tech oligarch Larry Ellison, a close ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, overseeing the video platform’s powerful algorithm.
Last week, OpenAI presented its plans to build $1 trillion of AI infrastructure, including sprawling data centers across the U.S. that will require immense amounts of power and freshwater.
OpenAI’s announcement and a flurry of deals that followed have driven the stock market to record highs.
OpenAI’s announcement and a flurry of deals that followed have driven the stock market to record highs.
Sam Altman’s $1 trillion AI gamble
Last week, OpenAI presented its plans to build $1 trillion of artificial intelligence infrastructure, including sprawling data centers across the U.S.
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September 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Last week, OpenAI presented its plans to build $1 trillion of AI infrastructure, including sprawling data centers across the U.S. that will require immense amounts of power and freshwater.
OpenAI’s announcement and a flurry of deals that followed have driven the stock market to record highs.
OpenAI’s announcement and a flurry of deals that followed have driven the stock market to record highs.
In August, Skydance Media, a firm funded by Larry Ellison and led by his son David, completed an $8 billion merger with Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS.
Now, the elder Ellison also has eyes set on TikTok, the social media app owned by a company based in China.
Now, the elder Ellison also has eyes set on TikTok, the social media app owned by a company based in China.
Billionaire surveillance enthusiast set to acquire TikTok's US operations
In the near future, Larry Ellison, an 81-year-old tech oligarch, could be in control of one of the world's most powerful media empires.
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September 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
In August, Skydance Media, a firm funded by Larry Ellison and led by his son David, completed an $8 billion merger with Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS.
Now, the elder Ellison also has eyes set on TikTok, the social media app owned by a company based in China.
Now, the elder Ellison also has eyes set on TikTok, the social media app owned by a company based in China.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company is seeking to expand its work for the government, including securing contracts involving the country's most sensitive national security information.
Musk's xAI flaunts lax attitude on security, seeks top secret government contracts
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company is seeking to expand its work for the government, including securing contracts involving the country's most sensitive national security information.
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September 16, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company is seeking to expand its work for the government, including securing contracts involving the country's most sensitive national security information.
A think tank with ties to right-wing billionaires Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, and Charles Koch, the Foundation for American Innovation (FAI), is pushing a radical plan to replace large swaths of the federal government with artificial intelligence.
The little-known think tank pushing Trump to replace the federal workforce with AI
A think tank with ties to right-wing billionaires Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, and Charles Koch, the Foundation for American Innovation (FAI), is pushing a radical plan to replace large swaths of the feder...
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September 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
A think tank with ties to right-wing billionaires Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, and Charles Koch, the Foundation for American Innovation (FAI), is pushing a radical plan to replace large swaths of the federal government with artificial intelligence.
One of China's largest companies claimed to have purchased a stake in Elon Musk's SpaceX, a vital U.S. defense contractor.
Government-linked Chinese firm claimed ownership stake in SpaceX
One of China's largest companies claimed to have purchased a stake in Elon Musk's SpaceX, a vital U.S.
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August 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
One of China's largest companies claimed to have purchased a stake in Elon Musk's SpaceX, a vital U.S. defense contractor.
Elon Musk has recently launched a local charm offensive in the Memphis, Tennessee, neighborhoods where his artificial intelligence startup has become a leading polluter through its illicit use of smog-creating gas turbines.
"Give them a little money, pollute, and kill" — Inside xAI's charm offensive in Memphis
Elon Musk has recently launched a local charm offensive in the Memphis, Tennessee, neighborhoods where his artificial intelligence startup has become a leading polluter through its illicit use of smog...
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July 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Elon Musk has recently launched a local charm offensive in the Memphis, Tennessee, neighborhoods where his artificial intelligence startup has become a leading polluter through its illicit use of smog-creating gas turbines.
On April 24, Elon Musk's $9 billion neurotechnology company falsely self-certified as a "small disadvantaged business" (SDB) on a federal filing, a designation that qualifies the company for preferential treatment as part of a racial and ethnic diversity initiative.
Musk’s Neuralink falsified federal forms, claims to qualify for racial diversity program
The company, owned by the world's wealthiest man, says it is a "small disadvantaged business"
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July 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
On April 24, Elon Musk's $9 billion neurotechnology company falsely self-certified as a "small disadvantaged business" (SDB) on a federal filing, a designation that qualifies the company for preferential treatment as part of a racial and ethnic diversity initiative.
Following his split with Trump over a deficit-ballooning spending bill, Musk announced that he will form a new political party.
The America Party will challenge the incumbent Republicans who failed to produce the spending cuts he had envisaged when he spent nearly $300 million to help elect Trump.
The America Party will challenge the incumbent Republicans who failed to produce the spending cuts he had envisaged when he spent nearly $300 million to help elect Trump.
Musk's plan for a new political party is not rocket science. It's harder.
Following his public split with Donald Trump over a deficit-ballooning tax and spending bill, Elon Musk announced that he will form a new political party.
www.muskwatch.com
July 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Following his split with Trump over a deficit-ballooning spending bill, Musk announced that he will form a new political party.
The America Party will challenge the incumbent Republicans who failed to produce the spending cuts he had envisaged when he spent nearly $300 million to help elect Trump.
The America Party will challenge the incumbent Republicans who failed to produce the spending cuts he had envisaged when he spent nearly $300 million to help elect Trump.
Grok, the "artificial intelligence" chatbot built by Elon Musk's xAI company, praised Adolf Hitler in a series of recent posts on X.
On multiple occasions, the chatbot even referred to itself as "MechaHitler" and appeared to call for another holocaust.
On multiple occasions, the chatbot even referred to itself as "MechaHitler" and appeared to call for another holocaust.
Musk's chatbot repeatedly praises Hitler
Grok, the "artificial intelligence" chatbot built by Elon Musk's xAI company, praised Adolf Hitler in a series of recent posts on X.
www.muskwatch.com
July 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Grok, the "artificial intelligence" chatbot built by Elon Musk's xAI company, praised Adolf Hitler in a series of recent posts on X.
On multiple occasions, the chatbot even referred to itself as "MechaHitler" and appeared to call for another holocaust.
On multiple occasions, the chatbot even referred to itself as "MechaHitler" and appeared to call for another holocaust.
In 2023, radio astronomers discovered that satellites from SpaceX's Starlink constellation were emitting signals far outside the frequency bands that the internet service is authorized to use. The company managed to reduce leakage.
But the problem returned in full force last year.
But the problem returned in full force last year.
How SpaceX is blocking astronomers' view of space
In 2023, radio astronomers discovered that satellites from SpaceX's Starlink constellation were emitting signals far outside the frequency bands that the internet service is authorized to use.
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July 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
In 2023, radio astronomers discovered that satellites from SpaceX's Starlink constellation were emitting signals far outside the frequency bands that the internet service is authorized to use. The company managed to reduce leakage.
But the problem returned in full force last year.
But the problem returned in full force last year.
Musk claimed last week that Tesla had completed a successful "launch" of its self-driving robotaxi product.
But Bryant Walker Smith, a scholar on self-driving technology and regulatory law at the University of South Carolina, disputed the notion that Tesla is operating an autonomous car service.
But Bryant Walker Smith, a scholar on self-driving technology and regulatory law at the University of South Carolina, disputed the notion that Tesla is operating an autonomous car service.
"Tesla is in the kiddie pool"
Elon Musk claimed last week that Tesla had completed a successful "launch" of its long-awaited self-driving robotaxi product.
www.muskwatch.com
July 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Musk claimed last week that Tesla had completed a successful "launch" of its self-driving robotaxi product.
But Bryant Walker Smith, a scholar on self-driving technology and regulatory law at the University of South Carolina, disputed the notion that Tesla is operating an autonomous car service.
But Bryant Walker Smith, a scholar on self-driving technology and regulatory law at the University of South Carolina, disputed the notion that Tesla is operating an autonomous car service.
Soon after Grok's rollout in 2023, conservatives began complaining that the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI startup was infected with left-wing thought. Musk agreed with its critics.
But after a year and a half of development, Grok has still not harmonized with its creator's political outlook.
But after a year and a half of development, Grok has still not harmonized with its creator's political outlook.
Musk calls his multi-billion-dollar AI chatbot "embarrassing" and "very dumb"
Soon after Grok's initial rollout in December 2023, conservatives began complaining that the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI startup was infected with left-wing thought.
www.muskwatch.com
June 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Soon after Grok's rollout in 2023, conservatives began complaining that the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI startup was infected with left-wing thought. Musk agreed with its critics.
But after a year and a half of development, Grok has still not harmonized with its creator's political outlook.
But after a year and a half of development, Grok has still not harmonized with its creator's political outlook.
The fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk could imperil a missile defense program that is the defining defense priority of Trump's second term.
Trump-Musk feud could shatter the "Golden Dome"
The fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk could imperil a missile defense program that is the defining defense priority of Trump's second term.
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June 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk could imperil a missile defense program that is the defining defense priority of Trump's second term.
Elon Musk attributed his departure from the Trump administration last week to unavoidable bureaucratic rules.
“My time as a special government employee necessarily had to end, it was a limited-time thing," Musk said on Friday.
But that doesn't tell the full story.
“My time as a special government employee necessarily had to end, it was a limited-time thing," Musk said on Friday.
But that doesn't tell the full story.
The real reason Musk left the White House
When Elon Musk announced his departure from the Trump administration last week, he attributed the change to unavoidable bureaucratic rules.
www.muskwatch.com
June 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Elon Musk attributed his departure from the Trump administration last week to unavoidable bureaucratic rules.
“My time as a special government employee necessarily had to end, it was a limited-time thing," Musk said on Friday.
But that doesn't tell the full story.
“My time as a special government employee necessarily had to end, it was a limited-time thing," Musk said on Friday.
But that doesn't tell the full story.
Trump scolded South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, falsely claiming that the country is allowing a "genocide" of white people. It is a fictitious narrative that has been brewing in conservative media.
But it was Elon Musk who helped shoehorn the theory into official presidential talking points.
But it was Elon Musk who helped shoehorn the theory into official presidential talking points.
Musk's fixation on South African "white genocide" traces back to Starlink expansion
Donald Trump scolded South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House last Thursday, falsely claiming that the country is allowing a "genocide" of white people.
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May 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Trump scolded South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, falsely claiming that the country is allowing a "genocide" of white people. It is a fictitious narrative that has been brewing in conservative media.
But it was Elon Musk who helped shoehorn the theory into official presidential talking points.
But it was Elon Musk who helped shoehorn the theory into official presidential talking points.
DOGE was sold to the American public under the guise of cost-cutting. In this regard it has failed.
DOGE has had much more success expanding the executive branch's domestic surveillance capacity.
DOGE has had much more success expanding the executive branch's domestic surveillance capacity.
Musk promised budget cuts. He delivered a panopticon.
The Department of Government Efficiency, the secretive White House initiative founded by Elon Musk, was sold to the American public under the guise of cost-cutting.
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May 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
DOGE was sold to the American public under the guise of cost-cutting. In this regard it has failed.
DOGE has had much more success expanding the executive branch's domestic surveillance capacity.
DOGE has had much more success expanding the executive branch's domestic surveillance capacity.
"Well, I think we can do at least $2 trillion." That was the cut to federal spending promised by Elon Musk in late October.
But for fiscal year 2026, Musk Watch's DOGE Tracker could verify just $5.02 billion in savings produced by DOGE. $5.02 billion is about 0.25% of the $2 trillion Musk touted.
But for fiscal year 2026, Musk Watch's DOGE Tracker could verify just $5.02 billion in savings produced by DOGE. $5.02 billion is about 0.25% of the $2 trillion Musk touted.
Data reveals Musk has delivered 0.25% of promised federal spending cuts
"Well, I think we can do at least $2 trillion."
www.muskwatch.com
May 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
"Well, I think we can do at least $2 trillion." That was the cut to federal spending promised by Elon Musk in late October.
But for fiscal year 2026, Musk Watch's DOGE Tracker could verify just $5.02 billion in savings produced by DOGE. $5.02 billion is about 0.25% of the $2 trillion Musk touted.
But for fiscal year 2026, Musk Watch's DOGE Tracker could verify just $5.02 billion in savings produced by DOGE. $5.02 billion is about 0.25% of the $2 trillion Musk touted.
Not long after Donald Trump won the 2024 election, Elon Musk’s $7 billion tunneling company registered as a small business on a government portal for federal contractors.
The Boring Company registered with the System for Award Management portal exactly one week after Trump’s victory.
The Boring Company registered with the System for Award Management portal exactly one week after Trump’s victory.
Musk-owned company says it qualifies for federal contracts reserved for small businesses
Not long after Donald Trump won the 2024 election, Elon Musk’s $7 billion tunneling company registered as a small business on a government portal for federal contractors.
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April 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Not long after Donald Trump won the 2024 election, Elon Musk’s $7 billion tunneling company registered as a small business on a government portal for federal contractors.
The Boring Company registered with the System for Award Management portal exactly one week after Trump’s victory.
The Boring Company registered with the System for Award Management portal exactly one week after Trump’s victory.
A recent ProPublica report found that SpaceX, Elon Musk’s privately owned rocket company, discreetly allows Chinese investors to purchase its shares through offshore investment schemes. The investments are made through special-purpose vehicles used to conceal investors’ identities.
Who owns SpaceX?
In 2023, a group of six Republican senators, including J.D.
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April 15, 2025 at 12:34 AM
A recent ProPublica report found that SpaceX, Elon Musk’s privately owned rocket company, discreetly allows Chinese investors to purchase its shares through offshore investment schemes. The investments are made through special-purpose vehicles used to conceal investors’ identities.