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UPDATED Oct 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Oct 12, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Musk gives $158 million to Senate GOP group
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Elon Musk gave $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, a GOP super PAC, helping it raise a record $273 million. The group spent a comparable amount to support Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton, according to the New York Times.
WHO: Elon Musk
WHAT: Musk gave $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, which spent a comparable amount to support Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate bid.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 9:22 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The donation was intended to support Ken Paxton’s Senate bid in Texas.
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