Musk has spent $276 million on midterms to help Republicans retain control of Congress
Elon Musk’s largesse, makes the world’s richest person likely the single-biggest political donor in this year’s races, according to campaign finance records.
The Hindu reports: Elon Musk’s largesse, makes the world’s richest person likely the single-biggest political donor in this year’s races, according to campaign finance records.
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