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'Stop oligarchy’: Bernie Sanders turns Musk's India charge on him, slams $366m Trump push

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US Senator Bernie Sanders criticised Elon Musk for spending $366 million to support Republicans in upcoming midterm elections.

Sanders stated that Musk spent $290 million to elect Trump and subsequently gained $696 billion in wealth.

Elon Musk defended Starlink's entry into India, stating it would benefit consumers with more choices.

Musk criticised arguments against Starlink and addressed Mukesh Ambani in a post on X.

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A report by The New York Times stated Musk spent $276 million since July, including $158 million through a super PAC.

US Senator Bernie Sanders criticised Elon Musk for spending millions to support Republican congressional candidates and alleged that Musk's wealth increased significantly following his support for President Donald Trump. Sanders urged an end to what he termed oligarchy. Meanwhile, Musk defended Starlink's proposed entry into the Indian market against criticism linked to Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, arguing that increased competition would benefit consumers. The article also reported on Musk's substantial financial contributions to Republican election efforts as cited by external media reports.

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US Senator Bernie Sanders criticised Elon Musk for spending millions to support Republican congressional candidates and alleged that Musk's wealth increased significantly following his support for President Donald Trump. Sanders urged an end to what he termed oligarchy. Meanwhile, Musk defended Starlink's proposed entry into the Indian market against criticism linked to Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, arguing that increased competition would benefit consumers. The article also reported on Musk's substantial financial contributions to Republican election efforts as cited by external media reports.