Elon Musk poured more than $445 million into federal political committees during the 2026 election cycle, according to documents cited in the report, giving Republicans a significant financial boost heading into the midterms. Nearly $216 million went to America PAC, which is active in more than 40 House and Senate races, following Musk's reconciliation with President Donald Trump after their public fell out. Texas has become a focus, with Musk channeling at least $168 million through groups supporting Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton against Democrat James Tallarico. The spending underscores Republicans' reliance on a single billionaire donor and raises questions about political influence, as Musk's companies hold significant federal contracts and a Democratic-controlled Congress is likely to increase scrutiny of both his businesses and the administration. here.

Elon Musk poured more than $445 million into federal political committees during the 2026 election cycle, according to documents cited in the report, giving Republicans a significant financial boost heading into the midterms. Nearly $216 million went to America PAC, which is active in more than 40 House and Senate races, following Musk's reconciliation with President Donald Trump after their public fell out. Texas has become a focus, with Musk channeling at least $168 million through groups supporting Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton against Democrat James Tallarico. The spending underscores Republicans' reliance on a single billionaire donor and raises questions about political influence, as Musk's companies hold significant federal contracts and a Democratic-controlled Congress is likely to increase scrutiny of both his businesses and the administration. here.