World's richest man Elon Musk spends big to stop Donald Trump becoming lame-duck president | DW News

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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 #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow D

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