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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Madeline Sherratt

Now Elon Musk spreads a conspiracy theory over Wisconsin Supreme Court defeat

Elon Musk has helped circulate a conspiracy theory claiming the Wisconsin Supreme Court election was rigged after the candidate he backed was beaten.

Liberal judge Susan Crawford, who was backed by Democrats and a Dane County circuit judge, secured a 10-year term over Brad Schimel, a Waukesha County circuit judge who was endorsed by President Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser, Musk.

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