World's richest man Elon Musk spends big to stop Donald Trump becoming lame-duck president | DW News
He spent hundreds of millions helping return Donald Trump to the White House. Now Elon Musk is making another high-stakes political gamble, pouring money into critical midterm races that could decide the future of Trump’s agenda. Can the world’s richest man keep Republicans in control of Congress?
Chapter Breakdown:
00:00 Elon Musk's growing influence in Republican politics
00:19 Musk's support for Donald Trump and MAGA
00:49 Record donations ahead of the 2026 midterms
01:19 Benjamin Alvarez, DW Washington Correspondent, reports
01:37 Where Elon Musk's campaign money is going
02:49 What Musk could want in return for his political spending
04:12 Is Elon Musk returning to an active political role?
05:59 What Musk's donations reveal about his relationship with Donald Trump
07:14 Texas Senate race and Republicans' midterm concerns
08:40 Why the midterms are crucial for Trump's agenda and 2028 ambitions