Bloomberg: Musk Will Bend Congress To His Benefit
Bloomberg News reports:
Elon Musk has loudly and repeatedly declared his intentions to influence lawmakers on behalf of Trump. On X, he has a megaphone to frame issues — sometimes with misinformation — rally supporters and attack opponents. But with $437 billion in personal wealth and a political funnel in America PAC, he’s also begun to directly shape the makeup of the legislative body.
Now there are Musk-backed lawmakers on committees that oversee transportation, space, artificial intelligence, social media, defense spending and other areas that directly affect Musk’s companies. The billionaire has promised more to come ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The impact of Musk’s spending — and what it portends for the future — can’t be overstated, Craig Holman, government affairs lobbyist for Public Citizen, said.
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