"Cosmic lasers failed." Musk comments on the elections in the USA, spent a fortune on Republicans

Elon Musk has donated a total of $474 million to political organizations, primarily supporting Republicans in the recent U.S. elections. His contributions included significant amounts to various committees aimed at mobilizing Republican voters and supporting Senate candidates. Musk's financial involvement was particularly notable in Texas, where he backed Attorney General Ken Paxton's Senate campaign with over $200 million. Despite Musk's efforts, Democrats gained control of the Texas governorship and Senate, marking a significant political shift in the state.

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