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Musk bankrolls PAC spending big on Paxton in Texas

Musk bankrolls PAC spending big on Paxton in Texas

Summary

Elon Musk gave $158 million to a political group supporting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's run for the U.S. Senate. This donation aims to help keep the Republican Party in control of Congress.

Key Facts

  • Elon Musk donated $158 million to a super PAC supporting Ken Paxton.
  • The PAC is focused on helping Paxton win a Senate seat in Texas.
  • Musk was the only donor to this PAC in the third quarter.
  • Paxton is the current Attorney General of Texas and a Republican.
  • The donation is part of efforts to maintain Republican majorities in Congress.
  • Super PACs can collect and spend unlimited money to support candidates but must operate independently from them.
  • This is one of the largest single donations to a political action committee this election cycle.
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