ACTUAL Corruption! Forget Politico. Look at These Corrupt Republican Funding Ties.
Elon Musk, Trump, and the Hypocrisy of Government Spending Outrage
In a political landscape where fiscal responsibility is often touted as paramount, recent actions by prominent figures reveal a stark contrast between rhetoric and reality. Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump have vocally criticized the federal government's expenditure of approximately $8 million on Politico Pro subscriptions, labeling it as wasteful spending on a purportedly left-leaning platform.
However, this critique becomes particularly intriguing when juxtaposed with the substantial federal contracts awarded to companies with strong Republican affiliations. Consider the following:
CoreCivic, Inc.: Between 2019 and 2024, this private prison and immigration detention company secured over $450 million in federal contracts, primarily from ICE and the U.S. Marshals Service. Notably, in 2024, 97.9% of its campaign contributions, totaling over $762,000, were directed to Republicans.
Fisher Sand & Gravel Co.: Awarded nearly $2 billion under the Trump administration for U.S.-Mexico border wall construction, CEO Tommy Fisher, a Republican donor, benefited from direct interventions by Trump and GOP Senator Kevin Cramer to secure these contracts.