The Reluctant Philanthropist: Elon Musk's Shifting Priorities in Politics and Business Elon Musk's record for keeping his promises is as reliable as a Tesla autopilot system on a winding mountain road.
Last year, he vowed to cut back on his involvement in politics but quietly poured millions into right wing causes he had previously championed.
Musk's decision to donate heavily in the 2026 midterm cycle alongside tech giants and liberal billionaires may seem at odds with his earlier declarations of scaling back his political involvement.