Overview
- Elon Musk wrote on X that “America is toast if the radical left wins,” responding to a post claiming he is going all‑in to help Republicans in the 2026 midterms.
- Axios reporting, cited across outlets, says Musk has recently written large checks to Republican House and Senate efforts and may give more during the cycle.
- The precise amounts of any new contributions will not be public until campaign finance reports are released later in January.
- Musk was the largest individual donor in 2024, contributing roughly $290–$291.5 million, which underscores his potential influence in 2026 races.
- After a turbulent year with President Trump that included a brief third‑party flirtation, coverage says relations have improved—with Vice President J.D. Vance credited by the Washington Post—and Musk has reportedly paused plans for an ‘America Party.’