Trump thanks SpaceX's Shotwell for $325M stock gift

President Donald Trump thanked SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell on Truth Social for a stock donation to Trump Accounts from her and her husband, which he valued at $325 million.

"Thank you to Gwynne Shotwell and her husband Robert for their very generous gift of stock to Trump Accounts, valued at $325,000,000," Trump wrote. The post did not specify the stock or the exact number of shares involved.

Shotwell has run day-to-day operations at SpaceX for more than a decade, overseeing its launch business, Starlink satellite network, and Starship development program. She is one of the most senior executives in the private space industry and a frequent public face for the company.

The donation lands as Trump has drawn support from several technology and aerospace figures. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been a prominent Trump ally during the campaign and transition period, contributing to political action committees and appearing at events.

Trump Accounts is a fundraising vehicle that directs donations to the Trump campaign and related political committees. The structure allows donors to give amounts that exceed standard campaign contribution limits, with the funds distributed across multiple entities.

The $325 million figure, if accurate, would rank among the largest single political donations in U.S. history. The previous record was a $150 million gift from Timothy Mellon to a super PAC supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential bid, later redirected to Trump.

Neither Shotwell nor SpaceX responded to requests for comment. The Trump campaign did not provide additional details on the stock or the timing of the transfer.