Elon Musk donated $10 million to a pro-Trump Republican candidate to succeed incumbent Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) in 2026.
The hefty donation signals that the billionaire is ready to spend big in the 2026 midterm elections, after uncertainty following his fallout with President Donald Trump last summer. Musk sent his new donation to the pro-Nate Morris Fight for Kentucky super PAC last week, according to Axios. The donation reportedly followed a conversation between the two, where Musk was charmed by Morris’s pro-business and anti-establishment message.
Musk has privately expressed his desire to contribute more to Republicans in 2026, the outlet reported. His Morris donation marks his largest ever contribution to a Senate campaign.
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Within hours of the announcement, Morris effectively confirmed the development by reposting praise
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