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🚨 BREAKING: Elon Musk donated $10 MILLION to pro-Trump Republican Senate candidate Nate Morris in Kentucky for the 2026 race to replace Mitch McConnell.
Political shockwaves rippled through Washington and Frankfort on Tuesday as reports emerged that billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has poured an eye-popping $10 million into the 2026 Kentucky Republican Senate primary, backing pro-Trump candidate Nate Morris in the race to succeed longtime GOP powerbroker Mitch McConnell.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the donation—one of the largest single political contributions ever linked to Musk—was routed through pro-Republican political action committees aligned with former President Donald Trump’s agenda. If confirmed, the move would mark Musk’s most direct and financially aggressive intervention yet in a U.S. Senate contest.
The alleged contribution instantly transformed the Kentucky race from a traditionally low-drama succession battle into a national political spectacle. Morris, a wealthy businessman positioning himself as an unapologetic Trump loyalist, has framed his campaign as a rebellion against what he calls the “old guard” of Republican leadership—an unmistakable contrast to McConnell’s decades-long grip on Senate power.
Insiders say Musk’s backing is intended to turbocharge that message. The funds are expected to bankroll a massive ground operation, statewide advertising blitzes, and digital outreach aimed at energizing Trump-aligned voters ahead of a bruising GOP primary.
While Musk has not publicly commented on the reports, his recent political activity has signaled growing alignment with populist, anti-establishment conservatives. Supporters argue his involvement brings attention and resources to candidates willing to challenge entrenched political structures. Critics counter that the donation underscores the outsized influence billionaires can wield in American democracy.
