Musks Support for Republican Causes Started Years Ago

Published: Oct. 3, 2024, 9:59 a.m.

A.M. Edition for Oct. 3. Elon Musk quietly gave tens of millions of dollars to groups with ties to Trump aide Stephen Miller and supporters of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis\u2019s presidential bid. Plus, an Israeli strike on Beirut kills six people, and special counsel Jack Smith says Donald Trump \u201cresorted to crimes \u201d to remain in power after the 2020 election. And, the WSJ\u2019s Ruth Simon reports that the Fed\u2019s rate cut has jolted some entrepreneurs to spend again. Azhar Sukri hosts.\n\n\n\nSign up for the WSJ\u2019s free What\u2019s News newsletter.\xa0\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices