AI, Crypto, and Trump Super PACs Amass Millions for Midterm Spending
Political action committees (PACs) associated with artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency are significantly impacting the political landscape for the upcoming midterm elections. Recently released campaign finance reports reveal these groups have amassed impressive financial resources to support their preferred candidates.
Financial Powerhouses in Politics
Pro-crypto organizations have notably gathered substantial funds. As of the end of 2025, they had nearly $194 million available for campaign spending. Fairshake, a leading pro-crypto PAC backed by Coinbase, is the primary beneficiary of these funds.
Another noteworthy PAC, Leading the Future, focused on AI initiatives, reported a campaign war chest of $39 million. This group aims to use its resources to influence elections and policy decisions that align with their interests both in the Republican and Democratic parties.
Notable Contributions and Spending
- Fairshake and its allied groups, including Defend American Jobs and Protect Progress, have a combined spending total of $290 million from the last election.
- Notable spending included efforts to support candidates like Ohio’s Bernie Moreno and Arizona’s Ruben Gallego.
- Leading the Future received over $50 million from significant investors, including Greg Brockman and Marc Andreessen.
Trump’s Super PAC and Other Political Contributions
On the Republican side, MAGA Inc., the main PAC aligned with former President Donald Trump, ended 2025 with a staggering $304 million. This financial backing allows Trump to maintain a robust influence in the Republican Party, even without being on the ballot in 2026.
Elon Musk has also played a vital fundraising role, donating millions to Republican PACs and organizations like America PAC, which primarily supports Trump. His contributions included $5 million to both the Senate Leadership Fund and Congressional Leadership Fund.
Democratic Fundraising Efforts
- The House Majority PAC raised over $48 million, closing the year with $46 million cash on hand.
- The Senate Majority PAC’s financial report has yet to be disclosed.
- United Democracy Project, backed by AIPAC, raised more than $61 million and finished 2025 with almost $96 million.
In addition to these groups, Leaders We Deserve aims to challenge complacent Democratic incumbents with a $20 million campaign focused on supporting younger, progressive candidates.
Impact on Future Elections
The financial strength of these PACs indicates they are ready to play influential roles in both primaries and general elections. The focus on AI and crypto issues reflects a growing trend in campaign financing that may significantly shape policies in Washington. With millions of dollars at stake, the potential for substantial electoral influence has never been higher.
