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Elon Musk's $500 Million Bet on Republicans Backfires as Midterms Turn Costly

Elon Musk's $500 Million Bet on Republicans Backfires as Midterms Turn Costly

US midterms: Elon Musk fails $440 million bet as Republicans lose
US midterms: Elon Musk fails $440 million bet as Republicans lose

The 2026 midterm elections were the most expensive on record, with nearly 12 billion dollars spent during the campaign. Tech tycoon Elon Musk was by far the largest individual donor ever,...

Elon Musk Deletes 'Vote Red Today' Post After Republicans Lose Midterms Despite His $500 Million Push
Elon Musk Deletes 'Vote Red Today' Post After Republicans Lose Midterms Despite His $500 Million Push

Elon Musk deleted his 'Vote red today' post after Democrats captured both chambers of Congress. The billionaire had spent nearly $500 million backing Republicans.

Half A Billion Down The Drain? Why Musk Is Suddenly Talking 'Space' After Republicans' Midterm Rout
Half A Billion Down The Drain? Why Musk Is Suddenly Talking 'Space' After Republicans' Midterm Rout

Elon Musk spent nearly $474 million backing Republicans in the 2026 US midterms. After Democrats won Congress, he joked about space lasers and data centres.

US midterms to become most expensive election ever – monitor
US midterms to become most expensive election ever – monitor

Elon Musk has been the largest individual donor during the race, dishing out over $445 million to the Republicans The US midterm elections are on track to becoming the most costly in history, with...

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