super PAC

American  

noun

1. a type of PAC that has no limitations on the amount or source of donations, though it cannot contribute directly to a political campaign or party.

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Etymology

Origin of super PAC

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Leading the charge on the industry side is Leading the Future, a pro-AI super PAC backed by OpenAI's Greg Brockman, venture capital behemoth Andreessen Horowitz, Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale, and AI search company Perplexity.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

The super PAC said Andreessen Horowitz committed $25 million this year and $25 million next year, as have Brockman and his wife, Anna Brockman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Trump discussed the race Wednesday night with Senate Majority Leader John Thune and operatives from the Senate GOP’s top super PAC, Punchbowl News reported.

From Salon • Jul. 10, 2025

He’d also already scored more than $10 million in super PAC support from venture capital billionaire Peter Thiel, whom he’d worked for.

From Slate • Nov. 7, 2024

The Department of Justice has reportedly sent a letter to Musk’s super PAC, which administers the scheme, advising that it may be illegal.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2024