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The Blackstone Political Action Committee (Blackstone PAC) is the federal political action committee sponsored by The Blackstone Group, one of the world's largest alternative asset managers. Established to advance pro-business policies, the PAC raises and donates funds to federal candidates, party committees, leadership PACs, and outside groups. It solicits contributions from Blackstone employees, executives, and affiliates, channeling funds to support bipartisan efforts, though recent cycles show a strong emphasis on Republican and conservative recipients, reflecting the firm's interests in financial regulation, tax policy, and economic deregulation favorable to private equity. The PAC's activities are part of Blackstone's broader influence network, where individual donations from key figures like CEO Stephen Schwarzman amplify its reach, including multimillion-dollar contributions to super PACs supporting Donald Trump. In the 2024 election cycle, Blackstone affiliates contributed over $48.6 million, with 82% directed to outside groups such as Buckeye Values PAC ($3.375 million), Keystone Renewal PAC ($2.5 million), and the Congressional Leadership Fund ($2 million). Direct PAC contributions to candidates totaled around $4.67 million, predominantly to Republicans, with smaller amounts to Democrats like the DNC Services Corp ($1.717 million). Schwarzman's $5 million donation to MAGA Inc. in late 2025 highlights the PAC's alignment with pro-Trump initiatives, raising questions about political risks to Blackstone's business amid regulatory scrutiny and investor concerns over partisan ties. The PAC operates within the U.S. Federal Election Commission framework, focusing on issues like infrastructure investment, energy transitions, and capital markets stability. Its funding sources are overwhelmingly individual (99.89%), underscoring employee involvement, while the firm's global operations influence its policy advocacy. Controversies include criticisms of undue corporate influence in politics, with Schwarzman's donations drawing media attention for potential conflicts between Blackstone's international dealings and U.S. election funding.