Elon Musk believed his significant financial contributions to Trump's campaign would secure him loyalty among GOP members. However, following a public rift with Trump, many Republicans sided with the former President rather than Musk. Despite Musk's claims about his financial influence in shaping politics, as evidenced by his outpouring of criticism towards Trump's signature legislation, GOP members defended Trump, showcasing that money may not equate to political loyalty. Musk's attempts to intimidate lawmakers with threats of funding opposition candidates have failed to elicit support, marking a noticeable shift in political dynamics.
Without me, Trump would have lost the election... Musk posted to his 220 million followers on X. This reflects Musk's belief in his impact on Republican victories.
Musk's financial influence seems insufficient to ensure loyalty from the GOP, as many chose to side with Trump amidst his public fallout with the billionaire.
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