MUSK EXPECTED TO SPEND UP TO $200M ON MIDTERMS

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Sources say Elon Musk is poised to invest $100M to $200M in the November midterm elections, targeting voter turnout in competitive races including Texas, according to Trump officials.

Trump administration sources have indicated that Musk's spending could significantly influence key midterm contests. The funding would focus on voter mobilization efforts in critical races, with Texas identified as a primary target. Musk's potential financial involvement marks a substantial infusion into electoral spending at a time when midterm races are intensifying. The scope of the investment, if realized, would position him as a major financial player in the election cycle. The announcement comes as tech executives have increasingly engaged in political spending. Musk has previously indicated interest in supporting candidates aligned with his policy preferences. The midterm elections are scheduled for November, with control of Congress and numerous state offices on the ballot.

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