RBG PAC (Elon Musk) spent $20M on independent expenditures in the 2024 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 100% ended up on the winning side ($20M won, $0 lost).
Outside spending
$20M
On the winning side
100%
$20M
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
100% / 0%
$20M for, $0 against
Google says RBG PAC also spent $3.5M on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (17% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
RBG PAC reported $21M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Elon Musk Revocable TrustCompany / nonprofit$21M (100%)
Where the money went
Biggest targets, with whether each one paid off.
✓ Backed the winner or attacked the loser ✗ Backed the loser or attacked the winner Result not matched
| Candidate | Race | Spending | Amount | Paid off? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Trump | President | Supporting | $20M | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did RBG PAC spend in 2024, and did it win?
- RBG PAC (Elon Musk) spent $20M on independent expenditures in the 2024 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 100% ended up on the winning side ($20M won, $0 lost).
- Who funds RBG PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2024 cycle were Elon Musk Revocable Trust ($21M), out of $21M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did RBG PAC spend the most on in 2024?
- for Donald Trump (President, $20M, won).