Billionaire Musk Dumps Nearly $500M into 2026 US Midterms
The unprecedented spending raises questions about elite influence on American elections.
Elon Musk, a prominent tech entrepreneur, poured money into the 2026 United States midterm elections, a move that draws attention from voters concerned about national sovereignty and the power of wealthy individuals.
The amount spent was nearly $500 million, a figure that dwarfs typical campaign budgets and fuels debate over the impact on ordinary citizens.
"An individual election spending record" was noted, highlighting the scale of the contribution.
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BBC News
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Musk spent nearly $500m in the 2026 US midterm elections, an individual election spending record.
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