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Musk emerges as 2026 midterms' biggest donor, pouring $366M into GOP effort

Scrutiny grows over Musk's federal business ties amid donations

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Social media posts highlighted specific allocations, including $10 million backing Ken Paxton against James Talarico, and noted Musk's SpaceX has extensive business before the federal government he is helping fund politically.

Scrutiny grows over Musk's federal business ties amid donations
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“🚨 CORRUPTION UPDATE: Elon Musk has poured nearly $400M into the 2026 midterm election cycle to help save Republican control of Congress — including $10M backing Ken Paxton against James Talarico alone.”

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Elon MuskElon Musk Tesla/SpaceX CEO, top midterm donorDonald TrumpDonald Trump U.S. PresidentRobert ReichRobert Reich Economist, commentatorChris MurphyChris Murphy U.S. Senator (D-CT)Andrew Romeo Spokesperson for Musk's super PAC

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