Elon Musk becomes biggest known donor in midterm elections in bid to save Republicans — how each outlet reported it
Tema: Musk gastou US$ 276 milhões desde julho para ajudar partido de Trump nas eleições de meio de mandato nos EUA
The New York Times: Inside Elon Musk’s $276 Million Midterm Rescue Mission for Republicans — The world’s richest person has quietly become by far the biggest known midterm donor, trying to save Republicans’ Senate majority with some of the largest donations in American political history. (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/12/us/politics/elon-musk-midterms.html)
Associated Press: Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans — Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans AP News (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxQUEhCeGFrNVdYYzRxQWVsNE5uVHlxdHBOTk80WTNiT1dRVXBseTE0bHEwMEpzYjZudmR0TlhJV1ZsbUNkaEpNR2F6N3phMWFKMl9rczNPcGJyelFObWY4LWE1alo1aGVVaUJoSHFOLTZIRFlZeXFHcjNDMnN1Z2tPendjQkl1b2JST1h5TVNIdl9sOHo2SUg0UklCd3lRUQ?oc=5)
Clarín: Elon Musk se convierte en el mayor donante en las legislativas, trata de salvar a los republicanos — El magnate ha destinado más de $276 millones a apoyar las mayorías del partido opositor en el Congreso, según informes recientes. La suma incluye $158 millones al fondo que respalda a candidatos al Senado, marcando una de las mayores contribuciones políticas en EE.UU. (https://www.clarin.com/estados-unidos/elon-musk-se-convierte-en-el-mayor-donante-en-las-legislativas-trata-de-salvar-a-los-republicanos_0_49Nos9wJp8.html)
The Straits Times: Inside Elon Musk’s US$276 million US midterm rescue mission for Republicans — NEW YORK, Oct 12 - Elon Musk has spent roughly $366 million on the 2026 midterm elections so far, $276 million just since July, trying to help Republicans retain control of Congress, even as Democrats' chances of retaking the US House and Senate have improved. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/musk-has-spent-366-million-to-help-republicans-retain-control-of-congress)
Reuters: Musk has spent $366 million to help Republicans retain control of Congress — Musk has spent $366 million to help Republicans retain control of Congress Reuters (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxOZWhUR01GVWhzbTNaQnQwQzFIczJfNFdORnVIOTl1bkV1YmtRdC1TcjJrM3ZOeU1peENNenU1SXg3c1ZERDY0T2htbXpVQW5nY2dSQzFMRDR2SzFUNl9iUTVMaG9RakYxeGVXZ1V0UTJxeE1hakJWM256M2pfWTRQNEpOam5uTE9CcEZoa2hnZENJUTdCUWhsNlVKbF84ZVI3TzZVeE1FVVpiMldxdjJYZnlFaEJHX0J1Y2FpeW1BZjYyaVVs?oc=5)
South China Morning Post: Elon Musk becomes biggest known donor in midterm elections in bid to save Republicans — Elon Musk, the world’s only trillionaire, has quietly become the biggest known donor in this year’s midterm elections, doling out more than US$276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in Congress. The numbers, first reported by the New York Times ahead of this week’s federal… (https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3370645/elon-musk-becomes-biggest-known-donor-midterm-elections-bid-save-republicans?utm_source=rss_feed)
La Nación: Musk aporta más de US$276 millones para salvar las mayorías republicanas en el Congreso — El magnate se convirtió en el mayor donante conocido de las legislativas; tras reconciliarse con Trump, financia una operación para movilizar a votantes conservadores (https://www.lanacion.com.ar/estados-unidos/musk-aporta-mas-de-us276-millones-para-salvar-las-mayorias-republicanas-en-el-congreso-nid12102026/)
Al Jazeera: Elon Musk spends $366m to bolster Republican Party in US midterm elections — The barrage of spending comes as Republicans fight to overcome Trump's slipping popularity and cost of living concerns. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/12/elon-musk-spends-366m-to-bolster-republican-party-in-us-midterm-elections?traffic_source=rss)
El Universal: Musk al rescate; desembolsa más de 276 mdd para apoyar a republicanos, de cara a elecciones en EU — El magnate se convierte en el mayor donante; busca salvar la mayoría del partido en el Congreso (https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/mundo/musk-al-rescate-desembolsa-mas-de-276-mdd-para-apoyar-a-republicanos-de-cara-a-elecciones-en-eu/)
Folha de S.Paulo: Elon Musk doou R$ 1,4 bilhão para republicanos que disputam eleição em novembro — Elon Musk injetou discretamente mais de US$ 276 milhões (cerca de R$ 1,4 bilhão) em grupos republicanos e em seu super comitê de ação política (super PAC) desde o início de julho, montando uma enorme operação de mobilização de eleitores para ajudar o partido a enfrentar ventos contrários nas… (https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mundo/2026/10/elon-musk-doou-r-14-bilhao-para-republicanos-que-disputam-eleicao-em-novembro.shtml)
Infobae: El video que hace real el sueño de Elon Musk: robots Optimus de Tesla colonizando la Luna — El concepto muestra a la Cybertruck como fuente de alimentación eléctrica para distintos equipos (https://www.infobae.com/tecno/2026/10/11/el-video-que-hace-real-el-sueno-de-elon-musk-robots-optimus-de-tesla-colonizando-la-luna/)
La Nación: La batalla millonaria de Google, Amazon y Tesla: a cuánto asciende la fortuna de Elon Musk vs. Jeff Bezos y Larry Page — Compara la fortuna de Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos y Larry Page y descubre cuánto dinero tiene cada uno y por qué se amplió la brecha entre ellos. (https://www.lanacion.com.ar/estados-unidos/famosos/la-batalla-millonaria-de-google-amazon-y-tesla-a-cuanto-asciende-la-fortuna-de-elon-musk-vs-jeff-nid11102026/)
Clarín: Elon Musk se convirtió en el mayor donante en la elección legislativa de Estados Unidos con un objetivo: salvar a los republicanos — El dueño de Tesla aportó más de 250 millones de dólares a la campaña electoral del partido del presidente Donald Trump. (https://www.clarin.com/mundo/elon-musk-convirtio-mayor-donante-eleccion-legislativa-estados-unidos-objetivo-salvar-republicanos_0_8FshzOBBTv.html)
g1: Musk gastou US$ 276 milhões desde julho para ajudar partido de Trump nas eleições de meio de mandato nos EUA — Elon Musk , CEO da Tesla e da SpaceX e proprietário do X, anteriormente conhecido como Twitter, discursa durante o evento de lançamento do America.gov, um novo site governamental com inteligência artificial, organizado pelo National Design Studio, no Mellon Auditorium em Washington, DC, EUA, em 29… (https://g1.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/10/12/elon-musk-gastou-us-366-milhoes-para-ajudar-os-republicanos-a-manter-o-controle-do-congresso.ghtml)