Ex-DOGE Leader Elon Musk Donates $5M to Pro-Vivek Ramaswamy Super PAC
The donation adds to a wave of billionaire support for Ramaswamy, whose super PAC reported $12.2 million in contributions this spring.
- On Wednesday, billionaire Elon Musk donated $5 million to the Super PAC Victors Not Victims, backing former Department of Government Efficiency co-leader Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio gubernatorial bid, according to campaign finance filings.
- After co-leading the White House's Department of Government Efficiency with Musk, Ramaswamy left DOGE in 2025 to launch his campaign to replace term-limited Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.
- Victors Not Victims reported $12.2 million in total contributions between April and June, with the $5 million from Musk arriving May 8 and Pennsylvania businessman Jeff Yass donating $20 million.
- In the November 3 general election, the Republican nominee faces Democrat Amy Acton, former head of the Ohio Department of Health, in a race to lead the state.
- Despite reports of friction during their shared DOGE tenure, Ramaswamy told Fox News that claims of conflict were "incorrect," citing their "different and complementary approaches" to governance.
14 Articles
14 Articles
Elon Musk donates $5 million to support Vivek Ramaswamy’s bid for Ohio governor
By Rajwa Quasim Elon Musk has donated $5 million to support Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign for Ohio governor, adding a major financial boost to the Republican candidate ahead of the November election. The funds were directed to Victors, Not Victims (V-PAC), the chief political action committee backing Ramaswamy’s gubernatorial campaign. The contribution comes as Ramaswamy seeks to succeed Gov. Mike DeWine and positions himself as a leading contender…
Elon Musk Gives $5 Million to Back Former DOGE Partner Vivek Ramaswamy
Elon Musk donated $5 million in May to a super PAC backing Vivek Ramaswamy, the first donation to help Ramaswamy’s Ohio gubernatorial bid since the two parted ways over DOGE. Jose Luis Magana/APElon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the one-time co-leaders of the Department of Government Efficiency who parted ways over growing internal tension, have apparently reconciled, with Musk donating $5 million toward a super PAC backing Ramaswamy’s bid for Ohio …
Elon Musk joins other billionaires in writing big checks to help Ramaswamy
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Billionaire Elon Musk, who briefly served with Vivek Ramaswamy as co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency, is now putting $5 million toward helping Ramaswamy land a new job: governor of Ohio.
Elon Musk puts $5 million behind Vivek Ramaswamy's run for governor after their abrupt DOGE split
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy were tapped to co-lead DOGE.Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagesElon Musk backed Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio gubernatorial run with a $5 million donation.Musk and Ramaswamy co-led DOGE before the latter abruptly stepped away.Reports cited clashes between the two, but Musk previously endorsed his gubernatorial run.Elon Musk is backing his former DOGE partner Vivek Ramaswamy's run for governor in Ohio.The SpaceX…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left, 42% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
