Staff Reports
A recent report from The Wall Street Journal regarding billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk appears to be more fiction than fact. The article made a splash back on July 16 with sensational claims that Musk intended to devote $45 million each month to a Super PAC aimed at bolstering former President Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection bid. While Musk did indeed support the PAC, it turns out that this jaw-dropping figure was plucked straight from the imagination of a reporter at the Wall Street Journal.
Musk, who threw his support behind Trump after a horrific incident at a rally where the former president was shot at on July 13, swiftly debunked the inflated donation narrative. He stated categorically that he never pledged to contribute that exorbitant amount to Trump’s campaign. Instead, he labeled the report as pure invention, a colorful fairy tale crafted by a publication that’s no stranger to sensationalism.
In a video that has since garnered a staggering 8 million views on social media, Musk went on record, emphatically denying any commitment to donate $45 million a month. It’s a hazardous gamble for any journalist to fabricate such claims, especially when they can summon Elon Musk to shoot them down in spectacular fashion. The tech mogul clarified that what some in the media have been circulating is simply untrue.
During an enlightening chat with renowned Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson, Musk elaborated even further on his political contributions, downplaying the Wall Street Journal’s assertions while confirming that he would support Trump in alternative ways. He revealed that he founded a PAC, named aptly the America PAC, which aims to mobilize voters, especially in swing states—a necessity considering the extensive push for mail-in and early voting that’s played a pivotal role in past elections.
Watch: Elon Musk Refuses to Donate $45M to Trump, Slams 'Fiction' Report in Stunning Answer: It’s looking more and more like a heavily circulated report from The Wall Street Journal about billionaire Elon Musk is completely fallacious. The report,… https://t.co/Fw6MgAf92s pic.twitter.com/1UhgPjCJKm
— JPNWMN (@JPNWMN) July 26, 2024
The America PAC is not just a one-man show either; it has drawn backing from other notable figures in the tech industry. Heavyweights such as Peter Thiel and the Winklevoss twins have also joined the ranks, showing that this initiative has more legs than the flimsy rumors passing as news. With hundreds of employees at its disposal, the America PAC is gearing up for what is likely to be an explosive election season, and every bit of momentum will matter as we inch closer to November.
While leftist media outlets may seize on any opportunity to discredit Musk or Trump, it’s clear that the man has a game plan, and it doesn’t involve doling out vast sums to false narratives. The narrative about Musk’s supposed $45 million monthly contributions serves as an excellent reminder of how important it is to critically examine what’s being presented as news.
