Musk Becomes Largest Individual Donor in US 2026 Cycle with $276M to GOP Groups

Elon Musk has donated $276 million to pro-Republican groups ahead of the 2026 US legislative elections, making him the largest individual donor in the cycle, with total electoral spending reaching $366 million. The scale of personal political financing marks a significant escalation in billionaire influence on US politics, though the exact allocation and impact on races remain unclear.