Billionaire entrepreneur
Elon Musk backed Republicans on Friday and warned that a Democratic sweep of the US House of Representatives, Senate and presidency in 2028 could lead to what he described as the “end of democracy in any meaningful sense of the word”, ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
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In a series of posts on X on Thursday, Musk outlined three changes he fears Democrats could pursue if they gain control of the White House and both chambers of Congress: granting statehood to Washington DC and Puerto Rico, legalising people living in the US illegally, and expanding the Supreme Court.
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“My biggest concern is that if there is a clean sweep by Democrats of the House, Senate and Presidency in 2028, they will,” Musk wrote, before listing the three possibilities as:
1. Make DC and Puerto Rico states to gain a strong majority in the Senate.
2. Open the borders and legalize everyone living in America illegally to cement a permanent majority.
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He then added: “It would be game over for America.”
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Musk argued that the changes would allow Democrats to consolidate their political power and turn the US into a “permanent one-party state”.
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He called on voters to ensure Republicans retain at least 51 Senate seats in 2029, saying: “That is why you should vote for Republican senators this election.
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Other reasons are irrelevant compared to this one.”
His remarks come just days before the US midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump's term.
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Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both chambers, but Democrats are seeking to regain control amid voter concerns over inflation, the economy and the administration's policies
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The billionaire's warning comes amid a broader political battle over the balance of power in Washington.
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Statehood proposals for Washington DC and Puerto Rico, immigration policy and the possibility of expanding the Supreme Court have been subjects of political debate, with significant disagreement between the two parties.
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Musk has emerged as one of the biggest financial backers of Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections.
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The Washington Post reported on October 23 that he had contributed about $446 million to influence the election cycle, largely through Republican-aligned political action committees.
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His contributions include substantial funding for the Senate Leadership Fund, which supports Republican Senate candidates, and America PAC, his own political action committee.
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He has also backed efforts to help Republicans retain control of the House.
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The spending marks a renewed push by Musk to influence US politics after his public falling-out with Trump last year.
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The November 3 elections will determine which party controls the House and Senate for the final two years of Trump's presidency.
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A change in control could significantly affect the administration's legislative agenda, spending negotiations and congressional oversight.
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Republicans hold a narrow majority in the House and a 53-47 advantage in the Senate.
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Democrats need net gains in both chambers to take control.
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Recent polling has favoured Democrats in the race for the House, while the Senate contest remains more uncertain.
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A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted through October 26 put Democrats ahead of Republicans by 53% to 44% among likely voters on the generic congressional ballot.
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A CBS News/YouGov poll also projected Democrats on course for 229 House seats, although Republicans retained a narrow path to holding the chamber.
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The elections are being fought against a backdrop of concern about the cost of living and Trump's handling of the economy.
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A recent AP-NORC poll found that about 80% of voters identified the economy or cost of living as a major election issue.
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Even if Democrats win one or both chambers, their ability to enact major legislation would remain constrained by Trump's veto power and other institutional checks.
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A Democratic-controlled Congress could, however, intensify scrutiny of the administration and complicate its legislative priorities
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