Musk jokes after Republican defeats despite record election spending
Musk spent at least US$445 million backing Republican candidates, but Democrats won control of Congress and made gains in Texas. His political spending could bring scrutiny of his companies.
Elon Musk spent at least US$445 million to help Republicans in the US midterms, but Democrats won control of Congress and Republican candidates he backed lost key races. BBC NewsPBS NewsHourFrance 24Al Jazeera
In Texas, Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton for a US Senate seat, while Gina Hinojosa beat Governor Greg Abbott. Musk had spent at least US$5 million to support Abbott's re-election bid. PBS NewsHourAl Jazeera
Democrats have signalled they may investigate Musk's government work and his companies, while Tesla and SpaceX shares fell after the election, according to reports. BBC NewsPBS NewsHourFrance 24ABC News