Musk jokes about GOP losses after spending big in midterms
Topics: 2026 Midterm ElectionsElon Musk & Starlink
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- The Hill reports: “Tech mogul Elon Musk joked about the GOP's steep losses early Wednesday, after spending more than $442 million boosting Republicans in the midterm elections. Democrats swept control of both chamber…”
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