>Whatever his intentions are it seems plausible that this isn't about money.

It's very plausible that this isn't about money, and I never said it's about money. However it's far more plausible that this is about a narcissist buying media and social influence and he wants to be able to shape public discourse that paints him in a positive light. He really cares what people thinks of him.

All of that would seem far more likely (and suits his past track record) than him doing this to "save democracy".