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Musk's America PAC re-enters politics with spending for Republicans in 2026 midterm races
What he said or did
America PAC reported more than $800,000 in spending supporting Republicans in over a dozen competitive Senate and House races, its first 2026-cycle spending, after reports that Musk authorised $100–120 million for midterm turnout efforts (Reuters; The National News Desk).
Background
The New York Times and Axios reported the plan in late July 2026 after a public reconciliation between Musk and Trump; earlier, Musk had said he got a little too involved
in politics (The National News Desk).
Official response
Rachel Petri, campaign manager for Democrat Chris Pappas, said MAGA Republicans like Elon Musk are trying to buy this Senate seat for John Sununu
(Reuters).
What happened next
Reuters reported the largest outlay, $247,595, supported Ken Paxton's Texas Senate campaign; America PAC declined to comment.
Sources
- Reuters (via The Star)3 Sep 2026
- The National News Desk (WJLA)1 Aug 2026
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