Musk to slow down political spending: 'I think I've done enough'
NPRTuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:33:53 PM

Elon Musk, who became the top donor to Donald Trump's 2024 campaign, says he's hitting the brakes on political spending. In a candid remark, the billionaire shrugged, "I think I've done enough," signaling a shift away from pouring money into elections—at least for now.
What This Means: Musk's pullback could shake up the funding landscape for Trump and other candidates, given his outsize influence. It also hints at a broader fatigue among megadonors—or maybe just Musk’s trademark unpredictability. Either way, it’s a reminder that even the richest players in politics can change their minds overnight.
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