In a move that could mildly sting the GOP’s short-term political aspirations, it appears megadonor Elon Musk will be tightening up his coffers.
Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, spoke at the Qatar Economic Forum Tuesday, outlining his newfound political strategy.
Independent journalist Sawyer Merritt posted the relevant clip on X:
NEWS: Elon Musk says he will spending “a lot less” in the future on politics. “I’ve done enough. If I see a reason to do political spending I will, but I don’t currently see a reason.” pic.twitter.com/5L2pjTzACA
— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) May 20, 2025
“You’ve spent a lot more money on the last U.S. election that you envisaged when you were speaking here three years ago,” prefaced the forum host, while Musk was speaking via teleconference.
“Are you going to continue to spend at that kind of level on future elections?” she asked in follow-up.
“I think, in terms of political spending, I’m going to do a lot less in the future,” Musk said.
“And why is that?” the host asked.
“I think I’ve done enough,” Musk answered.
“Is it because of blowback?”
Musk made it clear that the blowback mattered little to