Musk spent big on Republicans in the midterms. He has little to show for it

The Hill - Nov 9, 2026

Elon Musk poured millions of dollars into boosting Republicans in the midterm elections, but the tech mogul's vast wealth was no match for the blue wave that battered the GOP on Tuesday night. Despite spending more than $442 million this cycle — a massive sum that eclipsed his support for President Trump in the 2024 election — Republicans...

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