Elon Musk is spending big money on politics again

Elon Musk's $10 million investment in a Kentucky Senate race would be his largest single political contribution since the 2024 election.

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• Elon Musk became the GOP's largest donor during the 2024 election.
• Then, he said last year that he would be spending much less on politics in the future.
• He's back now, making "a big contribution" in a GOP Senate primary in Kentucky.

Just months ago, Elon Musk seemed to swear off major political spending.