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Elon Musk Plans at Least $100 Million in Midterm Spending to Help Republicans
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Elon Musk plans to spend at least $100 million across eight states to support Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections, according to reporting from multiple sources. Musk's spending would focus on voter outreach and campaign support in those states during the election cycle. This follows a previous public disagreement between Musk and President Trump that occurred in 2025.