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- Elon Musk's politics may seem to be all over the place, but he's demonstrated a consistent pattern.
- As far as political donations are concerned, he's been splitting his bets since the early 2000s.
- While he's kept donating to both parties, Musk has also more openly embraced the GOP.
Though Elon Musk may appear these days like your typical right-wing billionaire, that hasn't always been the case.
The Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI CEO's rightward lean is actually the culmination of a political evolution that's been playing out over decades.
And as one of the richest and most powerful people in the world, Musk's political stances carry a great weight.