Musk Plans Major Republican Midterm Spending Push

Elon Musk is preparing to spend at least $100 million to help Republicans retain control of Congress in November's midterm elections, targeting at least eight states, Axios reported. The move comes a year after a public rift between Musk, President Trump and the Republican Party.

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Elon Musk Plans at Least $100 Million in Midterm Spending to Help Republicans

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Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, is preparing a major spending push to help Republicans retain control of Congress in November’s midterm elections, Axios reported Thursday.

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News24 Published 30 July 2026

Elon Musk plans major Republican midterm spending push - report

Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, is preparing a major spending push to help Republicans retain control of Congress in November’s midterm elections, Axios reported Thursday.

NYT Published 30 July 2026

Elon Musk Plans at Least $100 Million in Midterm Spending to Help Republicans

Elon Musk, a year after a huge blowup with President Trump and the Republican Party, is said to be planning to spend in at least eight states to help them in November.

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