Harris surrogates see Musk’s influence on the election as concerning

Published October 20, 2024 2:57pm ET



Surrogates for Vice President Kamala Harris are raising concerns over how billionaire businessman Elon Musk could influence — and benefit from — the election of former President Donald Trump.

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said he was not only taken aback by the $75 million in donations that Musk, the owner of companies SpaceX, X, and Tesla, has made to Trump this election cycle, but his fundamental concern is that Musk stands to benefit a great deal from any support he shows now, if Trump is elected come November.

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