Elon Musk reacted to the disappointing midterm election results for Republican candidates he supported by making jokes on social media. He spent approximately $445 million during the election, the highest amount by an individual donor in modern history. Musk humorously referenced the unexpected victory of Democrat Gina Hinojosa in Texas and speculated on how these results might affect his business interests in the state.
Key facts
- Elon Musk spent an estimated $445 million in the recent midterm elections.
- He is the largest individual donor in modern history.
- Musk joked about his election support on social media.
- Democrat Gina Hinojosa won the Texas governor's race.
- The impact of the election results on Musk's business plans is unclear.
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