Politics● Low2h ago · Nov 5, 2026, 10:00 PM
Elon Musk gambled $445 million to boost Republicans in the midterms and came up short
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Elon Musk reportedly spent $445 million to support Republican candidates in the midterms, but his efforts did not yield the desired results. This highlights significant financial involvement in political campaigns and its effectiveness.
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