Musk, Ellison and Dell Among Top Tech Billionaire Backers of Trump-Aligned Politics

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Elon Musk has emerged as the largest donor to Republican candidates, contributing $474 million according to the report. Larry Ellison also supported Trump's 2024 campaign with roughly $45 million, though the exact figure was not disclosed. Michael Dell pledged $6.25 billion to create 'Trump Accounts' aimed at disadvantaged young people. Together, these donations place three tech billionaires among the most prominent financial backers of Trump. The article presents these contributions as a notable shift in how the technology sector is engaging with US politics ahead of the midterms.

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