Elon Musk's Sarcastic Comment As Republicans Lose Control Of US House: 'Guess My Election-Interfering...'

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After the November 3 U.S. midterm elections, Democrats captured both the Senate and the House of Representatives, ending Republican control of Congress. Elon Musk responded to the outcome by joking that his record‑size financial contributions to Republican candidates, described as nearly $500 billion, “didn’t work this time,” and mocked his own spending, even quipping about “space lasers.” He referenced the defeat of former President Donald Trump’s party in the elections. Analysts noted widespread reactions to the results. The loss prompted warnings from outgoing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that the GOP may not regain Congress until 2032.

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