Political fallout from the US midterm elections Republican losses led to Pete Hegseth being identified as a scapegoat within the Trump circle. He is accused of failing to decisively defeat Iran, resulting in a protracted campaign with no clear prospects. Sources suggest a possible resignation or even prosecution. Elon Musk is facing significant financial consequences following Democratic control of Congress. His companies lost more than $60 billion in market value; Tesla shares fell 5.7% and SpaceX 7.6%. Despite investing about $447 million to support Republican candidates, the new dynamic in Congress threatens his business plans, including the potential merger of Tesla and SpaceX, amid expected tightening regulatory oversight.