Musk Hires GOP Operative To Help In GOTV Push

The New York Times reports:

Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has hired a Republican operative with expertise in field organizing to help steer his political work, a move that suggests that Mr. Musk is preparing to become even more involved in Republican politics and get-out-the-vote efforts specifically. Chris Young, most recently a senior political official at PhRMA, the trade association of the pharmaceutical industry that does some grass-roots organizing, is joining Mr. Musk’s team.

The hire reflects a less whimsical approach to political involvement for Mr. Musk. The Tesla, X and SpaceX leader has been a mercurial political and philanthropic donor for years, frustrating some in the conservative movement.He has just a few key relationships in Washington: Mr. Musk is particularly close with Kevin McCarthy, the former speaker of the House, who himself is close with Mr. Young professionally.

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SCOOP —

Elon Musk armors up for political battle.

The world’s richest person has made his first full-time political hire, adding a top Republican field operative to his team.

A donor-adviser with tremendous power.https://t.co/hwvTo1YL4B

— Teddy Schleifer (@teddyschleifer) August 28, 2024