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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Dobkin

Elon Musk reportedly on top of Dems’ list to investigate after midterms

  • House Oversight Committee Democrats plan to investigate tech billionaire Elon Musk if the party gains control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections.
  • The potential probe will focus on Musk's massive political donations to Republicans and his past role leading President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency.
  • Campaign finance filings show Musk has contributed more than $276 million to Republican candidates, committees, and his own America PAC since July.
  • Representative Greg Casar raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, questioning if Musk's donations aim to secure additional federal government contracts for SpaceX and Tesla.
  • President Donald Trump praised Musk at a recent Arizona campaign rally, calling the tech mogul a great guy and an 80 percent super genius.

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