Elon Musk has donated over $276 million to Republican midterm efforts

The Verge
By Jess WeatherbedOct 12, 2026, 12:52 pm124 ptsTrending
So much for doing less political spending. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Elon Musk has handed out at least $276 million to Republican groups since July, The New York Times reports, making him both the party's top known donor and the biggest established midterm donor. $158 million of that…

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