Elon Musk cash infusion helps GOP Senate super PAC raise record $273 million

CNBC·October 16, 2026 at 12:17 PM

Elon Musk gave a record $158 million to the GOP’s Senate Leadership Fund, boosting its war chest as Republicans pour money into Texas to defend Ken Paxton.

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