Elon Musk spends $366m to bolster Republican Party in US midterm elections
The barrage of spending comes as Republicans fight to overcome Trump's slipping popularity and cost of living concerns.
According to Al Jazeera English, the barrage of spending comes as Republicans fight to overcome Trump's slipping popularity and cost of living concerns.
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