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On the recordMay 27, 2026
In the 2024 elections, Elon Musk — the richest man in the world — spent at least $290 million to elect Trump, while the 100 richest billionaire families in the country spent $2.6 billion to elect the candidates of their choice.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Discussing the influence of billionaires in elections.

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