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Trump and Musk Forge $100 Million Alliance for Republicans
Elon Musk plans to spend at least $100 million on a voter-turnout operation to help Republicans in the November midterm elections. The move marks a sharp turn from the bitter feud between…
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Elon Musk plans to spend at least $100 million on a voter-turnout operation to help Republicans in the November midterm elections. The move marks a sharp turn from the bitter feud between Musk and Donald Trump, who have frequently clashed in public.
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The narrative of a feud-turned-alliance is overblown. Musk has long shifted rightwards, and Trump needs deep pockets to offset Democratic fundraising. But $100 million from one individual raises questions about influence in an already money-soaked system. The real test: will this spending actually flip seats in November, or just line consultants' pockets?
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