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Musk, Trump back GOP with $400M for 2026 elections

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced spending over $400 million to support Republican candidates in the 2026 elections.
MAGA Inc. has disbursed $300.5 million and retained $164.3 million cash as of Oct. 14.
MAGA Inc. transferred $200 million to No Going Back PAC.
Elon Musk contributed $276 million to Republican super PACs, including $158 million for a PAC backing Ken Paxton.
Polls give Democrats a 77% chance to win the Senate and 94% chance to win the House.

History

Historical Context

Citizens United v. FEC (June 2010) let corporations and unions spend unlimited independent money, prompting the creation of super-PACs and a surge in non-partisan outside spending that rose from $750 million (1990-2010) to $4.5 billion (2010-2020). The ruling spurred billionaire networks, such as the Koch brothers, to dominate election financing, fueling ongoing calls for reform.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced spending over $400 million to support Republican candidates in the 2026 elections.
MAGA Inc. has disbursed $300.5 million and retained $164.3 million cash as of Oct. 14.
MAGA Inc. transferred $200 million to No Going Back PAC.
Elon Musk contributed $276 million to Republican super PACs, including $158 million for a PAC backing Ken Paxton.
Polls give Democrats a 77% chance to win the Senate and 94% chance to win the House.

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