Influence Brief

Revealed: Elon Musk’s $1 Million Gift to Trump Inauguration Elon Musk’s X Corp. gave $1 million to Trump’s inauguration but the inaugural committee didn’t disclose it until six months later… and Musk has continued pouring money into politics.

Scoop: Elon Musk’s X Corp. made a $1 million gift to Trump’s inauguration.

The inaugural committee failed to disclose the contribution for six months.

New filings show just how deep Musk’s money runs in American politics.

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Revealed: Elon Musk’s $1 Million Gift to Trump Inauguration Elon Musk’s X Corp. gave $1 million to Trump’s inauguration but the inaugural committee didn’t disclose it until six months later… and Musk has continued pouring money into politics.

Trump's inaugural committee initially failed to disclose a $1M in-kind donation from Elon Musk's X, @annalecta.bsky.social notes.

Opinion | Trump's Scotland trip was a brazen mixing of power and profit He has reported more income from business in Scotland than any other foreign country.

Trump cut the ribbon at a new Scottish golf course this week.

The White House called it a “working visit," costing taxpayers ~$10M.

Since becoming president, Trump’s reported more income from Scotland than any other foreign country.

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Opinion | Trump's Scotland trip was a brazen mixing of power and profit He has reported more income from business in Scotland than any other foreign country.

"In Donald Trump’s second term, the presidency isn’t just entangled with private interests. Evidently, it’s now being used to advance them." — @annalecta.bsky.social www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Democracy and Destiny EP 6 with CREW's Robert Maguire WBAI version This episode of Democracy & Destiny focuses on money in politics including an interview with CREW's Robert Maguire, an expert on following the money in campaign finance. This includes discussion of Ci

In his interview with me for "Democracy & Destiny," @robertmaguire.bsky.social gave a shout out to @annalecta.bsky.social for her study of the 2024 election which found $1.9 billion in dark money. soundcloud.com/profciara/de... #darkmoney #BC #CREW #moneyinpolitics

The $1.5 Million Lobbying Blitz Behind the Self-Described “Dictator” Visiting Trump’s White House Justice Department records reveal how a multimillion-dollar foreign lobbying campaign helped Bukele secure rare access to Trump’s inner circle.

The $1.5 Million Lobbying Blitz Behind the Self-Described “Dictator” Visiting Trump’s White House

DOJ records reveal how a multimillion-dollar foreign lobbying campaign helped Bukele secure rare access to Trump’s inner circle.
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The $1.5 Million Lobbying Blitz Behind the Self-Described “Dictator” Visiting Trump’s White House Justice Department records reveal how a multimillion-dollar foreign lobbying campaign helped Bukele secure rare access to Trump’s inner circle.

New: Trump met with Bukele at the White House today.

What didn’t make the readout?

A $1.5M foreign lobbying blitz bankrolled by El Salvador’s government to win over Trump’s inner circle.

I followed the money: www.influencebrief.com/p/the-15-mil...