Summary

Elon Musk is spending millions to support Republican Brad Schimel in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, a key contest that could impact abortion rights, election laws, and redistricting.

Musk’s financial backing raises concerns about his growing political influence, especially as his businesses have legal interests in the state.

Critics warn he is using his wealth to reshape courts nationwide, benefiting his agenda.

His deep ties to Trump and control over social media amplify his power, but public opposition to his political maneuvering is growing.

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    7 days ago

    some of the damage is pretty much irreversible, or will take a very long time without any relapses to kinda-sorta repair a little bit–other nations and their citizens will not forget what ‘the u.s.’ has/is doing.