Elon Musk threatens Democrats over potential congressional investigations

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Elon Musk has issued a warning to Democratic politicians following reports that the party is planning congressional investigations into him and his companies if they win control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections.

Responding to a Politico report on X, Musk stated, “Those who take up the sword will perish by the sword,” and added that he would seek to identify and target those “really pulling the strings” rather than just their “puppets.”

Potential areas of investigation cited include Musk’s role in limiting Starshield satellite services in Ukraine, the impact of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on federal workforce reductions, and potential conflicts of interest regarding federal contracts and subsidies awarded to SpaceX and Tesla. Musk, a major donor to the Republican Party, previously served a 130-day term in the administration through the DOGE initiative, which contributed to a reduction of approximately 250,000 federal employees in 2025.

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[● 8 SOURCES] Elon Musk threatened Democrats on X following reports of planned investigations. www.bienpublic.com · www.estrepublicain.fr · thanhnien.vn · tuoitre.vn · www.vosgesmatin.fr · +3 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Musk served in the government for 130 days as a special government employee. tuoitre.vn
[● 5 SOURCES] Democrats are considering investigations into Musk's role in Starshield's service in Ukraine. www.bienpublic.com · www.estrepublicain.fr · tuoitre.vn · www.vosgesmatin.fr · www.ledauphine.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) contributed to a federal workforce reduction of approximately 250,000 people in 2025. tuoitre.vn
[● 5 SOURCES] Democrats may investigate potential conflicts of interest regarding federal contracts for SpaceX and Tesla. www.bienpublic.com · www.estrepublicain.fr · tuoitre.vn · www.vosgesmatin.fr · www.ledauphine.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Democrats filed a lawsuit against President Trump and his administration regarding threats to local officials. thanhnien.vn
[● 5 SOURCES] Elon Musk is a major financial donor to the Republican Party. www.bienpublic.com · thanhnien.vn · tuoitre.vn · freerepublic.com · pjmedia.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Elon Musk donated $276 million to help Republicans in the third quarter. freerepublic.com