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Trump, Musk bury feud with $100mn Republican push
Elon Musk has said he will spend at least $100 million on a voter-turnout drive to help Republicans keep control of the US House and Senate in the November midterm elections. The…
The Story in Brief
Elon Musk has said he will spend at least $100 million on a voter-turnout drive to help Republicans keep control of the US House and Senate in the November midterm elections. The announcement, reported by NDTV, marks a sharp turn in the tech billionaire's relationship with former president Donald Trump, who had once called Musk a fraud.
Musk's pledge comes weeks after he endorsed Trump for president. The two men have traded public insults for years, including over electric vehicles and immigration. Now, with the election approaching, they have aligned on a common goal: keeping Republicans in power. NDTV said the money would fund a ground operation to mobilise voters in key states, though no further operational details were given.
The Indian Opinion
The $100 million figure is the sizzle, but the substance is voter turnout in swing states. Money alone does not flip seats, and Musk's tech-literate base may not translate into Republican votes. Watch whether his operation targets rural or urban districts, and whether the money actually reaches local parties. The real test will be in November, when turnout numbers will judge whether this alliance was worth the price. For now, the feud's burial looks more like a transaction than a conversion.
Source: ndtv.com
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