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Musk Warns Retaliation If Democrats Investigate Him

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 3:31 AM UTC · How we work

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Bipartisan probe of Musk

On Oct. 21 2026, Elon Musk posted on X that he would retaliate against Democrats who might investigate him if they control Congress.
Coverage emphasizes Musk’s alleged slowdown of Ukraine’s Starlink and bipartisan calls for congressional probes of his government contracts.
Rep. Maxine Dexter and Sen. Adam Schiff announced investigations into Musk’s contracts and Starlink slowdown.
President Donald Trump said he not know who was responsible for throttling Starlink in Ukraine.

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Massive political spend

On Oct. 21 2026, Elon Musk posted on X that he would retaliate against Democrats who might investigate him if they control Congress.
The coverage stresses that Musk’s massive political spending raises concerns about wealthy individuals buying influence and evading accountability.
Texas Rep Greg Casar (House Oversight) placed Musk on list of ultra-rich to be investigated.
Musk gave $160 M to Senate Leadership Fund and $18.8 M America PAC, >80% targeting James Talarico.

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Bipartisan probe of Musk

On Oct. 21 2026, Elon Musk posted on X that he would retaliate against Democrats who might investigate him if they control Congress.
Coverage emphasizes Musk’s alleged slowdown of Ukraine’s Starlink and bipartisan calls for congressional probes of his government contracts.
Rep. Maxine Dexter and Sen. Adam Schiff announced investigations into Musk’s contracts and Starlink slowdown.
President Donald Trump said he not know who was responsible for throttling Starlink in Ukraine.

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