Elon Musk's political and business strategy following the 2026 US midterm elections
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Elon Musk
Texas, USA
November 3, 2026
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Elon Musk faces political uncertainty after the 2026 midterm elections resulted in a Democratic victory. Musk has invested heavily in Republican campaigns, but now faces potential scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers. SpaceX and Tesla operations remain focused in Texas, despite political shifts. Musk is considering expanding satellite-based data center operations to mitigate terrestrial regulatory risks.
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