Brief
Bernie Sanders accuses Elon Musk of $366 million Republican spending
Sanders said Musk’s spending fuels an oligarchy and threatens democratic balance.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Senator Bernie Sanders on Monday criticised Elon Musk for a reported $366 million outlay supporting Republican candidates in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, according to Times Now News.
What happened
Sanders posted on X, linking Musk’s wealth surge after Donald Trump’s 2025 presidential win to the billionaire’s political spending. He cited a figure of $366 million earmarked for keeping Republicans in control of Congress.
What the reports add
The article notes that the Associated Press reported Musk has donated more than $276 million to Republican groups since July, making him the largest known donor in this cycle. The New York Times initially disclosed the $366 million figure ahead of the federal campaign‑finance filing deadline, and Musk’s super‑PAC spokesperson Andrew Romeo later confirmed the amount.
What was said
Sanders wrote, “Elon Musk spent $290 million to elect Trump… Now, Musk is spending $366 million to keep Republicans in control of Congress. STOP MUSK. STOP OLIGARCHY,” as quoted by Times Now News.
How it came about
The criticism follows Musk’s earlier political activity, including a $290 million spend that helped Trump win in 2024, and follows his recent X posts accusing unnamed “oligarchs” of blocking Starlink in India, which drew a response from India’s Ministry of Communications (see Felo’s coverage of the Starlink dispute).
Key facts
- Bernie Sanders accused Elon Musk of spending $366 million to support Republicans in the 2026 midterms. (timesnownews.com)
- The Associated Press reported Musk has donated over $276 million to Republican groups since July. (timesnownews.com)
- The New York Times first disclosed the $366 million figure before the campaign‑finance filing deadline. (timesnownews.com)
- Musk’s super‑PAC spokesperson Andrew Romeo confirmed the donation amount. (timesnownews.com)
Sources
- [1] timesnownews.com — originally reported as “‘Stop Oligarchy’: Bernie Sanders Slams Elon Musk Over $366 Million Republican Donations”
