Billionaire Elon Musk, who feuded with President Donald Trump in 2025, has dropped a political bombshell by announcing his intention to bankroll Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections, stirring the pot in an already turbulent political landscape, as the New York Post reports.

Musk, the mastermind behind Tesla and SpaceX, has made it clear he’s throwing his considerable financial weight behind the GOP to prevent what he sees as a catastrophic Democratic takeover of Congress.

On Thursday, Musk took to X, the platform he owns, to signal his plans, responding to a conservative influencer’s claim that he’s “going all-in” to help President Trump regain full congressional control in the upcoming midterms.

Musk’s Dire Warning on Democratic Control

“America is toast if the radical left wins,” Musk wrote on X, sounding the alarm with characteristic bluntness.

His words paint a grim picture of a nation undone by policies he believes would undermine its very foundation, though one wonders if such dramatic rhetoric might oversimplify the complex challenges ahead.

Still, Musk’s concern over unchecked progressive agendas, particularly on immigration and voter integrity, resonates with many who fear a shift too far from traditional values.

Financial Firepower for Republican Campaigns

According to Axios, Musk has already funneled significant sums into Republican congressional races for 2026, though exact figures remain under wraps until campaign finance reports surface later this month.

This isn’t pocket change—his past donations, including a staggering $290 million in a previous election cycle, made him the top political donor by a wide margin, nearly $100 million ahead of the next contender.

That kind of money doesn’t just talk; it roars, and it’s clear Musk intends to shape the political battlefield in favor of conservative causes.

A Rocky Road with Trump and Beyond

Musk’s political journey hasn’t been without turbulence, especially in his relationship with Trump, once a close ally during the campaign and early days of the administration.

After serving as the former chief of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk parted ways with Trump on amicable terms in May, only to later clash over his support for a controversial spending measure dubbed the “Big, Beautiful Bill.”

A New Year’s Day post on X, featuring a clip of Trump patting Musk on the arm, suggests a possible thaw in their frosty dynamic, though trust takes time to rebuild.

America Party Plans on Hold

During the fallout with Trump, Musk floated the idea of launching his own political faction, the America Party, as reported by the Wall Street Journal in August, targeting a handful of key congressional races.

He reportedly considered running candidates in “2 or 3 Senate Seats and 8 to 10 House districts,” aiming to challenge incumbent Republicans who backed Trump’s spending bill, per Musk’s own proposal.

Yet, allies say Musk has paused this ambitious venture, wary of straining ties with Vice President JD Vance, whom he might support in future endeavors, and is now waiting to gauge the 2026 midterm results before deciding his next move.