Elon Musk launched an unprecedented campaign to influence the outcome of the US presidential election. He not only leveraged his vast wealth but also the potential of social networks. At the same time, the billionaire did not even attempt to hide his support for Donald Trump and his clear disdain for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

Unlike other American tycoons who typically prefer to operate through behind-the-scenes influence groups, Musk deliberately draws attention to himself. He frequently appears in public with Trump and is not stingy in providing funds to the American political action committee working for the Republican candidate. This billionaire is so important in the presidential election that Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota who ran with Harris, referred to Musk as "Trump's true right-hand man."

So far, the owner of Tesla, , and has invested over $ million in the super political action committee he controls. In the United States, large-scale campaign funds are considered legal in form, but the specific use of these funds has raised increasing questions. For example, the conservative organization "Building America's Future" targeted ads at Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff, labeling them as "pro-Israel couples"; such ads were displayed in areas of Michigan with a predominantly Arab and Muslim population.

At the same time, the same organization in Pennsylvania is persuading Jewish voters that Harris is too loyal to the Palestinians. Last week, it donated millions of dollars to registered voters in swing states to sign petitions supporting the First and Second Amendments. The Department of Justice has issued warnings about possible violations of federal law.

Experts are particularly concerned about Musk's use of the platform. A New York Times investigation found that the majority of his posts contain false information and manipulation. Musk consistently interacts with pro-Trump accounts that spread fake news. When journalist Ken Klippenstein released leaked documents about Vice Presidential candidate .. Vance (.. ) in late April, the platform immediately blocked the publication's link and disabled the journalist's account.

CEO James Allsopp () said: Musk can use robots, manipulate engagement algorithms, and use shadow bans to drive profitable political narratives. Less obvious strategies include supporting influencers who share his views. It's not just that; Trump's victory would bring the billionaire a considerable bonus. Musk could rely on high positions in the government and substantial subsidies for his companies. Trump has already announced on Fox News the creation of a "cost optimization minister" position specifically for Musk.

Elon's business empire is now facing immense pressure from regulatory bodies. Accused of violating launch safety protocols, the EPA is investigating wastewater discharge. Following a series of incidents involving , the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is testing million Teslas. Reporters discovered that, thanks to a special provision in the tax code, Musk can apply for one of the largest individual tax breaks in U.S. history: only federal officials are entitled to such privileges.

It seems that even Trump's failure will not diminish Musk's influence. Last year, his company secured a $ billion contract from federal agencies. It effectively determined the launch schedule, and the Pentagon cannot do without Starlink satellites.