Meta cuts midterms political spending by $25 million, using refunds from its 2025 super PAC
Meta disclosed that its midterm political budget, originally set at $65 million to support state candidates favorable to the artificial‑intelligence industry, has been reduced by $25 million. The cut comes from refunds, which the company says were primarily sourced from a super political action committee it created in 2025.
Key points
- Meta's midterm political budget was $65 million.
- The budget was cut by $25 million through refunds.
- Refunds mainly came from a 2025 super PAC funded with $45 million to oppose state AI bills.
The 2025 super PAC was launched with $45 million and was tasked with fighting state AI bills that could affect Meta’s business. By channeling refunds from that fund, Meta lowered its overall spending while still maintaining a sizable pool of resources for future state‑level lobbying. The filing, reported by the New York Times, highlights how the tech giant is adjusting its political strategy as AI regulation debates intensify across the United States.
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