Billionaire has hinted he will back challenges to lawmakers who vote against the Maga agenda
Republicans weighing Donald Trump’s cabinet nominations and proposed budget cuts face the threat of retaliation from Elon Musk if they vote down parts of the incoming administration’s agenda. The multi-billionaire, who spent more than $250mn on Trump’s campaign and has been at the president-elect’s side in Mar-a-Lago since his election win, has suggested those who frustrate the administration’s plans should face a primary challenge.
While the backing of primary challengers by Super Pacs is hardly new, it is an “escalation” for someone with the “almost limitless financial resources of Musk” to help unseat those who dissent, said Saurav Ghosh, the director of federal campaign finance reform at Campaign Legal Center, a non-profit focused on advancing democracy through law. “True to his public persona seems to have seen an opening and really just pressed it much harder than anyone else,” Ghosh added.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Donald Trump confirms Elon Musk will join cabinet when he becomes presidentIncoming US president Donald Trump's confirmed Elon Musk will have a role in his Cabinet, when he takes office in January.
Read more »
Donald Trump confirms tech billionaire Elon Musk will join cabinet when he becomes presidentIncoming US president Donald Trump's confirmed Elon Musk will have a role in his Cabinet, when he takes office in January.
Read more »
Donald Trump confirms Elon Musk will co-lead new department of government efficiencyThe appointment fulfils a promise Mr Trump made to the tech billionaire after he endorsed him in the race for the White House.
Read more »
Donald Trump chooses Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead government efficiency effortEntrepreneurs will oversee a newly created Department of Government Efficiency
Read more »
Donald Trump hands Elon Musk top job in new government efficiency departmentDonald Trump has confirmed Elon Musk will head a new department aimed at creating a more efficient government.
Read more »
Advertisers set to return to X as they seek favour with Elon Musk and Donald TrumpSome brands had abandoned the site over moderation concerns
Read more »