Bernie Sanders Criticises Elon Musk Over USD 366 Million Political Spending
· World · India Today, Reuters
US Senator Bernie Sanders has criticised billionaire Elon Musk for pouring USD 366 million into the 2026 US election cycle to help Republicans retain control of Congress. Musk previously accused Indian business leaders of acting as oligarchs to block Starlink's entry into India's satellite internet market. Sanders highlighted that Musk also spent USD 290 million to help Donald Trump win the 2024 presidential election, following which Musk's wealth grew significantly. Campaign figures reported by Reuters show Musk is the largest individual donor in the current midterm contests, including USD 158 million for the Senate Leadership Fund and USD 76 million for America PAC.
Why it matters
The clash highlights growing scrutiny over the political influence of technology billionaires and campaign finance spending in US midterms.
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