Republicans brush off concerns about Musk’s political liability
by Caroline Vakil - 04/06/25 6:00 AM ET
Republicans are largely dismissing concerns about Elon Musk’s political liability in the wake of their loss in Wisconsin, where he played a central role.
Their views so far seem to be reflected by President Trump, who has stood by Musk even as the tech billionaire has emerged as Democrats’ main foil amid sweeping anger over federal cuts made under his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
While some members of the GOP acknowledged that Musk was at least a factor in their loss in the Badger State, they generally played down any negative impact he had and expressed doubt he would be a significant factor in future elections. Meanwhile, some argued his involvement was a net positive.
“I think, ultimately, Musk is a value added and the way that they’re trying to do some of the creative outside-the-box thinking for low-prop Republicans or unactivated voters to get them to participate in these type of elections, I think, is great press,” said Jimmy Keady, a Virginia Republican strategist working on state legislative races this cycle.
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