Elon Musk warns ‘game over’ if Democrats sweep 2028 elections

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has warned that a Democratic sweep of the US House of Representatives, Senate and presidency in 2028 could bring major changes to the country’s political system.

In a post on X on Thursday, Musk said such an outcome would be “game over for America” and urged voters to support Republican Senate candidates in the November 3 midterm elections.

“My biggest concern is that if there is a clean sweep by Democrats of the House, Senate and Presidency in 2028, they will: Make DC and Puerto Rico states to gain a strong majority in the Senate; Open the borders and legalize everyone living in America illegally to cement a permanent majority; Increase the size of the Supreme Court to gain an immediate majority,” Musk said.


“This would result in America becoming a permanent one-party state and the end of democracy in any meaningful sense of the word,” he said.

“All that is needed to ensure this doesn’t happen is 51 Republican senators in 2029. That is why you should vote for Republican senators this election. Other reasons are irrelevant compared to this one,” Musk added.

His remarks came as he emerged as the largest individual political donor in US history, having spent more than $442 million on Republican campaigns and political groups ahead of the midterm elections.

The Hill reported that Musk contributed an additional $76.8 million to his America PAC over the past month. The contribution took his total spending on the upcoming elections beyond $442 million. America PAC received the funds over about a week in October.

Musk had already spent $366 million supporting Republican candidates and groups. He established America PAC during the 2024 election cycle.

According to campaign finance filings cited by CBS News, Musk donated $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund through two contributions in September. The super PAC supports Republican Senate candidates and later transferred the money to a Texas-based political action committee backing Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton.

Musk donated $75 million on September 9 and another $83 million about two weeks later. The contributions accounted for more than half of the Senate Leadership Fund’s receipts in the third quarter, CBS News reported.

He also donated $10 million to the pro-Paxton Lone Star Liberty PAC through his trust. In addition, Musk gave $20 million to the Congressional Leadership Fund, $10 million to the Republican Governors Association and $2 million to the Republican Attorneys General Association.

The Texas Senate race is among the closely contested contests where Musk has directed his political spending. Republican candidate and state Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing Democratic challenger James Talarico.

Musk’s America PAC has also supported Republican candidates in competitive congressional races.

His latest spending marks a return to large-scale political donations after he spent more than $250 million supporting President Donald Trump and other Republican candidates during the 2024 election cycle. His involvement had appeared uncertain after his public feud with Trump last year.

The November 3 midterm elections will decide control of both chambers of Congress and could determine the future of Trump’s legislative agenda.

A CBS News poll published on October 25 projected that Democrats could win 229 seats in the House as inflation and economic concerns influence voters. The estimate could extend into the 230s, although Republicans retain a narrow path to holding the majority.

The Democratic lead has remained steady in recent weeks, but CBS News said there was no growing electoral wave.

Trump said on October 27 that he would respect the results of the midterm elections if they were conducted honestly, while warning that he could use his veto power if necessary.

“We'll figure a way. I have a strong veto. I hope that won't be the case, but if it is, that's happened before… I will — if they're honest elections,” Trump told reporters.

The election comes as the administration faces economic concerns and declining approval ratings. The Wall Street Journal reported in September that Trump’s approval rating had fallen to 37%, the lowest recorded for a president approaching midterm elections in the publication’s polling history dating back to 1990.