Some House Republicans are quietly hoping for a rough Election Night to push Trump into action against Elon Musk. According to CNN’s Kasie Hunt, some GOP members believe a bad night could force Trump to realize just how much Musk’s influence is hurting their chances, especially in key races like Wisconsin and Florida.
As Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race heats up, Musk has poured over $20 million into the state, a move that’s sparking a lot of backlash. CNN’s Abby Phillip noted that this might just be the tipping point for voters who are fed up with both Musk and the current political scene.
The Democrats are getting plenty of fundraising support in Florida too, showing that something is brewing there beyond just the traditional Washington politics. But it’s the House Republicans who are the most concerned. Hunt shared that some of them, privately at least, are hoping the election results will push Trump to take action against Musk—maybe even before the midterms hit. It’s clear there’s some unease in GOP circles, with members worried about the tech billionaire’s growing influence.
Republican Strategy: Use Election Night Blues to Prompt Trump to Cut Ties with Musk”
