Even though Elon Musk has left a public role in Donald Trump’s administration, he continues to influence American politics through financing campaigns and political organisations.
According to an analysis by the Brannan Centre for Justice, Musk is the largest donor in the 2026 election cycle, Television broadcast.
Through personal contributions and his company, the United States of America Inc., he has donated more than $433 million to Republican candidates and groups. This sum is more than four times higher than the second largest donor’s contributions.
Among the leading donors of the Democrats is billionaire George Soros, who has donated more than 102 million dollars to candidates and causes of this party, both in his name and through companies and nonprofit organisations.
Meanwhile, some known donors have distributed their contributions between both political parties. This group also includes the Conbase Inc.
Even Chris Larsen, founder of the Ripple telecommunications company, has donated to organisations and causes related to both the Republicans and the Democrats, according to analysis by the Brenan Centre for Justice. /Telegraphy/