Billionaire Elon Musk had spent nearly half a billion for Republican candidates and to make sure Texas, which is the primary base of operations and personal residence for him and his major companies, stays red.
After Republicans suffered a stunning defeat and Texas elected its first Democratic governor in more than thirty years, Musk emerged as a major political and financial loser. The Tesla CEO had also helped elect US President Donald Trump and spent over a quarter of a billion dollars to help him win the 2024 presidential elections.
Democratic lawmakers have scrutinised Musk for multiple controversies, including his limits on Ukrainian military satellite communications, sweeping federal job cuts under his Department of Government Efficiency leadership, and the extensive government contracts and subsidies his companies receive.
Following the midterm election victory, incoming House Oversight Committee Chair Robert Garcia (D-CA) issued a stark warning to Trump, his family, and his administration, stating, “Lawyer up.”
Musk urged his followers to vote for Republicans on Tuesday when voting started. However, Democrats seized both chambers of Congress and Gina Hinojosa defeated Greg Abbott in the Texas governor’s race.
