This week, the U.S. election is entering its final sprint, and the flow of money behind it is reaching a climax. Reports bluntly state: this is no longer an election, but a 'billionaires' high-stakes gamble,' with top billionaires throwing cash and placing bets at the political poker table. And this gamble is almost the pinnacle of American money politics.
Musk's 'money rain': Wealth brings confidence
On October 27, Musk donned a red hat to rally support for Trump, attracting a wave of attention. As of this week, Musk has donated $119 million to Trump's campaign fund and launched a 'money rain' initiative: randomly selecting a voter to give a million dollars. This move is impressive, highlighting that the support from the wealthy is indeed 'grandiose'!
For Musk, this is not just supporting Trump, but also a 'heavy investment.' He needs Trump to continue loosening regulations to help him maintain his 'dominant position' in the aerospace and electric vehicle sectors. Therefore, this election gamble is by no means an ordinary 'spending to watch the show,' but a serious 'betting with thick cash.'
Harris's Camp: Stars Gather, Cool Campaigning
On the other side, Harris's supporters are none other than Hollywood stars, making it seem like an annual superstar party. Beyoncé campaigned for her in Texas, donating $4 million. Stars like George Clooney and Oprah Winfrey gathered, with Hollywood contributing over $200 million in total. This is a grand event of a 'political showcase,' where not only the money needs to sound, but also the 'momentum needs to be strong.' While splurging cash, these stars are also trying to ignite their fans' voting enthusiasm, and Hollywood's flair is not inferior to Musk's 'money magic.'
The Bright and Dark Duel of Money and Power
The collaboration between Musk and Trump can be described as 'clearly priced': once Trump is in office, Musk's contracts are secured. Trump even publicly promised to let Musk join the 'Government Efficiency Committee.' The open exchange of interests is laid out on the table, and everyone knows it well.
Meanwhile, Bill Gates is the 'invisible financier.' Reports say he secretly donated $50 million to the political committee supporting Harris, despite repeatedly claiming to be 'distancing himself from politics.' This 'change of heart' inevitably leads to speculation—rumors suggest that if Trump is re-elected, billionaires and those mysterious lists may face exposure, with Gates being no exception. With this heavy bet, Gates clearly does not want to become an 'accidental victim' on the political stage.
Super Gamble: A Rift Between Democracy and Wealth?
In this 'billionaire battle,' the political arena has become a high-stakes casino among the rich, while ordinary voters seem to be mere outsiders. American sociologist Gamblor pointedly remarked: 'When a few wealthy individuals can decide the political direction with cash, where is the voice of ordinary people?' The warning from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brandeis a century ago seems to have come true—'We can choose democracy, or choose a very small number of people to hold vast wealth, but we cannot have both.'
As the election approaches, the onlookers are enjoying the spectacle. In this gamble, whose heavy investment will bring victory—Musk's 'money rain' or Hollywood's traffic support for Harris? Regardless of who wins, the audience has witnessed an unprecedented drama among billionaires. $BTC
