Elon Musk has put his money behind US Senate hopeful Nate Morris, a candidate vying for the Republican nomination in Kentucky. The billionaire CEO is trying to shape the party’s direction in the state, but his actions are being scrutinized amid controversy over his brand reputation. Musk declined to support two of the top contenders, favoring Morris instead.
Musk’s financial backing comes at a time when polls show that two other strong candidates, Daniel Cameron and Andy Barr, hold an advantage over Morris. However, experts believe that Musk may want to see Morris fail due to sour public sentiment towards both him and the Republican Party since the 2024 election cycle.
A recent scandal involving Elon’s AI chatbot Grok has also sparked concerns about his involvement with sex offender Jeffery Epstein. The US Department of Justice released new files containing emails between Musk and Epstein, which could potentially damage Musk’s reputation further.
Source: https://cleantechnica.com/2026/01/31/elon-musk-wants-to-buy-another-election-pitting-republicans-against-each-other