Oil Interests Gave More Than $75 Million to Trump PACs, New Analysis Shows

Published On Nov 1, 2024, 5:05 AM

Recent analyses reveal that oil and gas interests have contributed an estimated $75 million to Donald Trump's presidential campaign and associated organizations, significantly more than previously reported. Prominent figures in the oil industry, such as Harold Hamm, Kelcy Warren, and Jeffery Hildebrand, have contributed over $15 million this election cycle alone. Additionally, fossil fuel-linked donors, including various companies and investors in related sectors, have funneled a total more than five times that amount. This trend raises concerns about the influence of fossil fuel donations on U.S. politics, particularly given ongoing discussions about fossil fuel subsidies totaling around $700 billion annually.

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