Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign is facing backlash from within his own ranks as Republicans warn him that Elon Musk’s Super PAC, tasked with get-out-the-vote (GOTV) operations, is failing in critical states. Top Trump allies have privately expressed frustration that the Musk-backed America PAC, which has poured $75 million into the effort, is falling short in mobilizing key voters — an operation being led by members of Ron DeSantis’s failed primary team. According to GOP operatives close to Trump, Musk’s PAC hasn’t generated the expected presence in swing states, and concerns are mounting that this lack of ground game could cost Trump the close race with Kamala Harris.
While Trump publicly praises Musk’s support, calling him “integral” to winning states like Pennsylvania, insiders report that he has privately dismissed warnings about the PAC’s shaky strategy. America PAC, which relies on paid canvassers instead of volunteers, has even had trouble filling door-knocking roles as Election Day approaches. Further complicating matters is a glitch-prone app, Campaign Sidekick, used to track voter outreach in rural areas where connectivity is scarce.
Democrats tracking the PAC’s efforts believe their own ground game, with more than 350 field offices across swing states, is vastly outpacing Musk’s operation. The PAC’s strategy is also drawing ridicule with awkward ads featuring Musk’s meme humor and symbolic petitions that seem unlikely to impact voter turnout.
As Musk ramps up his visibility with Trump on the campaign trail, some insiders fear that the billionaire, known for his unconventional approach, could take credit for a Trump win but sidestep responsibility if the ground game fails. The closing weeks of this high-stakes election will reveal whether Musk’s unorthodox field strategy can secure Trump’s return to the Oval Office.
