Fossil Fuel Industry Spent $219 Million To Elect The New U.S. Government

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Fossil Fuel Industry Spent $219 Million To Elect The New U.S. Government

"Most of that money went to Republicans."

"The 119th Congress comes with a price tag.

The oil and gas industry gave about $24 million in campaign contributions to the members of the U.S. House and Senate expected to be sworn in January 3, 2025, according to a Yale Climate Connections review of campaign donations. The industry gave an additional $2 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign, bringing the total spending on the winning candidates to over $26 million, 88% of which went to Republicans.

The fossil fuel industry exerts substantial financial power within the U.S. political system, and these contributions are only the tip of the (melting) iceberg."

Karin Kirk reports for Yale Climate Connections January 3, 2025.

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Source: Yale Climate Connections, 01/06/2025

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Fossil Fuel Industry Spent $219 Million To Elect The New U.S. Government

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