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Elon Musk has donated at least $445.77 million to Republican-aligned political action committees and groups since last year, making him the largest single-cycle political donor in modern US history, according to US Federal Election Commission data as of 29 October. The contributions, primarily directed to his own America PAC, have targeted numerous House and Senate races, with significant spending in states like Texas, Michigan, and Arizona. Musk's funding has supported attack ads against Democratic candidates, including James Talarico, and has been amplified through his social media platform, X.
Musk's political spending coincides with his role as head of SpaceX, a major federal contractor, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest. His companies have received billions in government contracts, including for the US Space Force’s missile defense program. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, President Zelenskyy linked a Starlink service disruption to civilian deaths in Lutsk, where six people were killed in a drone strike. Elon Musk acknowledged restricting Starlink access, citing misuse for offensive operations, though SpaceX has not responded to requests for comment on the allegations.
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