How Billionaires Control US Elections | Business Insider Explains | Business Insider

Millions have already been raised for the 2024 presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. But where does that money come from? Here's how the ultra-rich can sway an election.

00:00 - Introduction
00:18 - US Elections Drive Billions Of Dollars
00:47 - Candidates Who Raise More Money Seem More Likely To Win
01:19 - How Campaign Money Is Spent, From Advertising To Hosting Rallies
01:45 - What Influenced Joe Biden To Drop Out of the Race
02:24 - Democrats Vs. Republican Fundraising Efforts In The 2024 Election
03:19 - How Money Is Donated, From Individual Contributions To PACs And Super PACs
04:11 - Trump’s Felony Conviction Drove A Surge In Donations
04:56 - Billionaires’ Influence, From George Soros And Abigail Disney To Elon Musk
06:13 - How Money Influences Policies
06:35 - Americans Want Money Out Of Politics
06:50 - Credits

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How Billionaires Control US Elections | Business Insider Explains | Business Insider