POWER, MONEY & THE PUBLIC RECORDResearch edition / Sep 11, 2026
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Reuters reports new Trump- and Musk-linked super PAC spending

Current-day reporting · campaign-finance activity, not a misconduct allegation

Donald Trump · Elon Musk

Reuters reports that Trump-affiliated No Going Back reserved more than $24.9 million in television advertising across six battleground states, while Musk's America PAC and Trump's MAGA Inc. added $2.4 million and $10 million, respectively, in the Texas Senate race. Reuters cites AdImpact, federal filings and one unnamed person familiar with the new PAC's support.

Response / context

An America PAC spokesperson declined comment; No Going Back, MAGA Inc. and their shared treasurer did not respond. Reuters notes that No Going Back and MAGA Inc. are not formally affiliated. The report alleges no unlawful spending, and the tracker does not infer wrongdoing from PAC spending, shared contact information or common vendors.

Dates and scope

Source publication: Sep 11, 2026 · 6:02 AM EDT

Event or conduct: 2026-09-11. Current-day reporting on advertising reservations and campaign spending; the report does not allege unlawful spending.

Source review: Sep 11, 2026 · 6:30 AM EDT

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    Original reporting · AdImpact, federal filings and unnamed source

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