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UPDATED Oct 16, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
Oct 12, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Musk gives $158 million to group aiding Paxton bid
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Elon Musk gave $158 million to a group that quickly spent the same amount to support Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate bid, according to the New York Times. CBS News described the donation as a nine-figure contribution to a Senate GOP group and a return to large-scale political giving for Musk.
WHO: Elon Musk
WHAT: Gave $158 million to a group that spent the money to support Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate bid.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 12:51 AM ET
WHERE: Texas, USA
WHY: The donation supported Ken Paxton’s Senate bid.
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