Washington, United States, Oct 21, 2026 (AFP) - Musk threatens Democrats teeing up congressional probes

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2026-10-21

Elon Musk, President Donald Trump's multi-billionaire ally, on Wednesday threatened Democrats who want to investigate alleged corruption and his role in the US government if they win control of Congress next month. "Live by the sword, die by the sword," Musk wrote on X, the social media platform he owns, in response to a Politico news article about Democrats' plans to probe his activities if they win the midterm elections. "Those who pick fights......

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