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Musk's Attack Ads Are Backfiring Ahead of the Midterm Elections

📍 CleanTechnica Tesla

Data from the U.S. Federal Election Commission (FEC) show that Elon Musk has donated at least $445 million to Republican-aligned political action committees and groups since last year. According to the article, Musk warned on X that a large Democratic win in the midterm elections would mean the 'end' of democracy, and that 51 Republican senators in 2029 would be needed to prevent it. The piece notes that his companies receive billions in federal contracts and that America PAC has contributed to 43 House and Senate races, with most of its money going to attack ads.…

🔎 Why it matters: The $445 million in donations reported by the FEC and the 43 races funded by America PAC show the reach of Musk's political spending before the midterm elections.
📈 Upside: Not applicable.
📉 Risk: If Democrats gain a majority, Musk fears being targeted by investigations into his companies, which receive federal contracts.
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