Elon Musk tops list of 2024 donors as worries grow about his political influence

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Elon Musk topped the list of GOP donors during the 2024 election cycle, and he is not showing signs of slowing down as Republicans prepare for elections this year in critical state and congressional elections. 

An analysis from OpenSecrets found that Musk, the Tesla mogul-turned-adviser and confidante to President Donald Trump, donated over $291 million to Republican candidates, political action committees, and outside spending groups. He led the top six GOP donors who contributed over $100 million to Republican candidates and caucuses.

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