The billionaire is positioned to back Republicans in the midterms following a reconciliation with President Trump, according to the newspaper
Elon Musk is preparing to fully endorse the Republican Party ahead of the critical midterm elections, even after his recent rift with US President Donald Trump, according to a Thursday report by the Wall Street Journal that cited sources.
Individuals with knowledge of the situation informed the newspaper that Musk, who owns X, SpaceX, and Tesla, has been contacted by senior Republicans, including Vice President J.D. Vance, to assist the GOP in maintaining its majority in both legislative chambers.
Along these lines, Musk has reportedly directed $10 million to a super PAC supporting Kentucky businessman Nate Morris, who is campaigning for the Senate seat that Mitch McConnell will vacate.
WSJ sources also stated that Musk’s political team has been meeting with potential vendors in recent weeks, focusing on digital and text-messaging experts. The billionaire’s primary objective for the November midterms is reportedly to mobilize voters who previously supported Trump but typically show little interest in congressional races.
Nevertheless, Musk’s plans and the scope of his involvement remain fluid, with no definitive decisions on the specific strategies that will be used to support the GOP, according to the article.
Musk had a major impact during the 2024 election cycle, contributing $288 million to support Trump and other Republican candidates, as reported by the Washington Post. Following Trump’s victory, Musk was named to lead the now-disbanded Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
However, their relationship deteriorated in mid-2025 when Musk criticized Trump’s flagship tax-and-spending proposal, describing the draft as “utterly insane and destructive.” The two seem to have resolved their differences, having been spotted together at a memorial service for the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with subsequent photos showing them sharing a meal.
Musk’s apparent re-entry into politics occurs as the Republican Party expresses concerns about potentially losing its congressional majority. A New York Times/Siena poll released this week showed Democrats leading Republicans 48% to 43% on a generic congressional ballot among registered voters.
Trump has characterized the midterms as crucial for his presidency, telling House Republicans earlier this month that they “gotta win the midterms… [or] I’ll get impeached.”