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Elon Musk Invests $10M in Republican Midterm Campaigns

1/24/2026

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Elon Musk is re-engaging with U.S. politics by backing Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections.
Following tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump, Musk is ramping up fundraising for Republican candidates.
His political team is preparing to mobilize Trump supporters.
Musk pledged $10 million to a super PAC backing Nate Morris for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat.
Since June 2025, he has donated approximately $42 million to Republican campaigns.

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Elon Musk is re-engaging with U.S. politics by backing Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections.
Following tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump, Musk is ramping up fundraising for Republican candidates.
His political team is preparing to mobilize Trump supporters.
Musk pledged $10 million to a super PAC backing Nate Morris for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat.
Since June 2025, he has donated approximately $42 million to Republican campaigns.