Elon Musk has given more than $445 million to Republican political groups during the election cycle, including another $76 million, according to Wired. The SpaceX and Tesla chief is spending heavily on midterm politics as the elections approach; Democrats have vowed to investigate him.
WHO:Elon Musk
WHAT:Musk gave another $76 million to Republican political groups during the election cycle.
WHEN:Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 10:34 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Musk's contributions support Republican political groups during the midterm election cycle; no further reason for the donations is stated.
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