Musk spent big on Republicans in the midterms. He has little to show for it
Topics: 2026 Midterm ElectionsElon Musk & Starlink
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- The Hill reports: “Elon Musk poured millions of dollars into boosting Republicans in the midterm elections, but the tech mogul's vast wealth was no match for the blue wave that battered the GOP on Tuesday night. Des…”
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