Elon Musk becomes top donor to Republican midterms
Most outlets reported that Elon Musk has become the largest known donor to the Republican Party in the 2026 US midterm elections, citing his contributions of over $276 million since the summer. The News International added context about Musk’s stated intention to maintain Republican power and his continued spending despite previous promises to reduce political donations.
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Musk has spent $276 million on midterms to help Republicans retain control of Congress
Musk's largess, which was reported earlier by the New York Times, makes the world's richest person likely the single-biggest political...
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Elon Musk spent $276m to boost Republicans in midterms
Tech billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has contributed $276 million to organizations boosting the campaigns of right-wing American candidates ahead of upcoming midterm elections, US media reported Monday.
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Elon Musk emerges as the top booster for Republicans with $276 million in donations
NEWS YORK - Elon Musk has poured at least $276 million into the midterms since the summer, re-emerging as the top known donor to the Republican Party.
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Elon Musk spends millions to become top political donor to keep Republicans in power
Musk has distributed the money since July, despite previously promising to reduce his political spendingBillionaire Elon Musk has become the largest known donor in the 2026 US midterm elections, contributing more than $276 million to help Republicans maintain control of Congress.According to The...
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