As the 2024 United States presidential election approaches, candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have secured notable endorsements from celebrities and billionaires alike.
The upcoming election, the 60th presidential election in the United States, is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Using data from the Federal Election Commission as of September, Bloomberg examined the contributions of individuals on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index to the Harris and Trump campaigns.
Trump leads the fundraising race, receiving at least $281 million from billionaire donors. In contrast, Harris has garnered at least $66.2 million from donors, including contributions rolled over from supporters of Joe Biden after he suspended his campaign.
A significant portion of Trump’s funding comes from two major donors: Elon Musk and Miriam Adelson, who each contributed over $100 million.
Harris’s wealthiest supporters include Meta co-founder Dustin Moskovitz and Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings.
PUNCH Online compiles the list of the richest Americans supporting each candidate as reported by Bloomberg.
DONALD TRUMP BILLIONAIRE ENDORSEMENTS
- The CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk: Net Worth – $270.3 billion | Donations – $100 million+
- Chairman of Blackstone, Stephen Schwarzman: Net Worth – $54.2 billion | Donations – $419,600
- Chairman of Interactive Brokers, Thomas Peterffy: Net Worth – $44.9 billion | Donations – $844,000
- Majority shareholder of Las Vegas Sands, Miriam Adelson: Net Worth – $37.5 billion | Donations – $100 million+
- Founder and owner of Hilcorp Energy, Jeff Hildebrand: Net Worth – $18.3 billion | Donations – $515,000
- Co-founder of WhatsApp, Jan Koum: Net Worth – $17.3 billion | Donations – $5.1 million
- Chairman of Continental Resources, Harold Hamm: Net Worth – $14.5 billion | Donations – $1.2 million
- Chairman and sole owner of ABC Supply, Diane Hendricks: Net Worth – $14.3 billion | Donations – $15 million
- Chairman and CEO of Fertitta Entertainment, Tilman Fertitta: Net Worth – $13.8 billion | Donations – $487,000
- Founder and president of Beal Financial, Andy Beal: Net Worth – $13.6 billion | Donations – $2 million
- Co-founder and CEO, Apollo Global Management Marc Rowan: Net Worth – $10.2 billion | Donations – $1 million
- Owner of New York Jets, Woody Johnson IV: Net Worth – $8.8 billion | Donations – $2 million
- Founder and CEO, Pershing Square, Bill Ackman: Net Worth – $7.7 billion | Donations – $419,000
- Founder of TD Ameritrade, Joe Ricketts: Net Worth – $7.7 billion | Donations – $867,900
- Co-founder of Home Depot, Bernie Marcus: Net Worth – $7.5 billion | Donations – $1 million
- Chairman and largest shareholder of Energy Transfer LP, Kelcy Warren: Net Worth – $7.4 billion | Donations – $10 million
- President and chairman of Majestic Realty, Edward Roski: Net Worth – $7.3 billion | Donations – $100,000
- Chairman and CEO of Rollins Inc., Gary Rollins: Net Worth – $6.8 billion | Donations – $12,500
DONALD TRUMP CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS
Trump has attracted a range of celebrity endorsements, particularly from the film and television industry. Actors such as Jon Voight, Dennis Quaid, and Mel Gibson have expressed their support for the former president, along with familiar faces like Zachary Levi and Rosanne Barr.
In the music space, Trump has found allies in artists like Kid Rock and Jason Aldean, who have openly backed his candidacy, along with endorsements from Amber Rose and Azealia Banks.
The sports community has also rallied behind Trump, with endorsements from boxing legend Mike Tyson and former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan, as well as notable athletes like Lawrence Taylor and Danica Patrick.
KAMALA HARRIS BILLIONAIRE ENDORSEMENTS
- Co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates: Net Worth – $160.2 billion | Donations – $50 million
- Grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton, Lukas Walton: Net Worth – $36.4 billion | Donations – $416,000
- Former CEO of Alphabet, Eric Schmidt: Net Worth – $32.3 billion | Donations – $1.6 million
- Co-founder of Meta Platforms, Dustin Moskovitz: Net Worth – $26.6 billion | Donations – $38 million
- Daughter-in-law of Walmart founder Sam Walton, Christy Walton: Net Worth – $16.4 billion | Donations – $25,000
- Former co-chair of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Melinda French Gates: Net Worth – $15 billion | Donations – $920,000
- Daughter of Ned Johnson III, former chairman of Fidelity Investments, Elizabeth Johnson: Net Worth – $13.2 billion | Donations – $200,000
- Founder of Emerson Collective and wife of the late Steve Jobs, Laurene Powell Jobs: Net Worth – $11.6 billion | Donations – $2 million
- Founder and majority owner of DE Shaw & Co., David Shaw: Net Worth – $10.7 billion | Donations – $295,000
- Filmmaker, Steven Spielberg: Net Worth – $9.6 billion | Donations – $1.5 million
- President and chief operating officer of Blackstone, Jon Gray: Net Worth – $9.4 billion | Donations – $500,000
- Wife of the late Charles Schusterman, founder of Samson Investment, Lynn Schusterman: Net Worth – $8.9 billion | Donations – $5,575
- Co-founder of Airbnb, Joe Gebbia: Net Worth – $8.3 billion | Donations – $20,000
- Shareholder of Stryker Corp., Pat Stryker: Net Worth – $8.1 billion | Donations – $500,000
- Former chief scientist and vice president of Renaissance Technologies, Henry Laufer: Net Worth – $8 billion | Donations – $1 million
- Chairman and co-founder of Kleiner Perkins, John Doerr: Net Worth – $7.9 billion | Donations – $1.3 million
- Co-owner of Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban: Net Worth – $7.8 billion | Donations – Not yet
- Co-founder and executive vice president, SAS Institute, John Sall: Net Worth – $7.7 billion | Donations – $82,000
- Former executive vice chairman of Blackstone, Tony James: Net Worth – $7.2 billion | Donations – $250,000
- Wife of the late Ross Perot, Margot Perot: Net Worth – $7 billion | Donations – $20,000
- Son of investor and music composer J. Paul Getty, Gordon Getty: Net Worth – $6.7 billion | Donations – $1.8 million
- Founder of Soros Fund Management, George Soros: Net Worth – $6.5 billion | Donations – $1.8 million
- Co-founder of Netflix, Reed Hastings: Net Worth – $6.5 billion | Donations – $6.9 million
- Shareholder of Cox Enterprises, James Cox Chambers: Net Worth – $5.7 billion | Donations – $1.2 million
- Shareholder of Cox Enterprises, Katharine Rayner: Net Worth – $5.7 billion | Donations – $300,000
KAMALA HARRIS CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS
In the music industry, Harris has received support from stars like Taylor Swift, who endorsed her after a debate, and Beyoncé, who featured her song “Freedom” in Harris’s campaign. Other notable artists advocating for her include Eminem, Cher, Lizzo, Nicky Jam, and Don Omar.
In Hollywood, high-profile actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Julia Roberts, George Clooney, and Jennifer Lawrence have publicly backed her, alongside influential figures like Octavia Spencer, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Mindy Kaling.
The sports world has also shown strong support, with endorsements from NBA coach Steve Kerr and star playerS Steph Curry and Lebron James. Legendary athletes like Billie Jean King and Magic Johnson further bolster her appeal in this arena.