Reports say Musk spent at least $445 million backing Republicans, who fell short

Politics · First reported 4 Nov, 10:56 · Updated 11:43

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Several reports put Elon Musk’s election-cycle spending on Republican candidates at $445 million or more. TechJuice says Democrats flipped both chambers of Congress; the supplied coverage also notes Musk’s posts about the result and data centers in space.

TechJuice and USA Today report that Musk spent $445 million during the election cycle to support Republicans; the Chicago Tribune describes the amount as at least $445 million.
TechJuice says Democrats flipped both chambers of Congress. The Chicago Tribune says Musk’s effort to help Republicans keep control of Congress came up short.
TechJuice reports that most of Musk’s spending went to America PAC and that he donated $158 million to the Republican Senate Leadership Fund in September.
USA Today says Musk spent more than half of the reported $445 million in September, as polls were showing Democratic strength.
TechJuice reports that Musk joked about the election result and later posted that data centers in space looked appealing after a Democrat opposed to data centers won the Texas governorship.

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Key facts

Reported spending: $445 million or more, according to the supplied reports.
September donation: $158 million to the Republican Senate Leadership Fund, according to TechJuice.
Spending destination: Most of the money went to America PAC, according to TechJuice.
Reported election outcome: TechJuice says Democrats flipped both chambers of Congress.