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Elon Musk’s Political Bombshell: Tech Titan Poised to Back Democrat in 2028, Sending Shockwaves Through Washington

In a stunning twist that has Washington insiders reeling, tech billionaire Elon Musk is quietly laying the groundwork to support a Democratic presidential candidate in 2028—a calculated move to confront the Republican Party, now led by President Donald Trump. This dramatic pivot comes on the heels of Musk’s high-profile fallout with Trump, a former ally who has since threatened “serious consequences” should Musk cross party lines and bankroll opposition campaigns.

Musk’s looming political realignment is already sowing discord within Democratic ranks. Some party leaders see an unprecedented opportunity to harness Musk’s financial clout and cultural influence in the fight against Trump’s GOP. Others, especially from the progressive wing, are urging caution, warning that embracing the world’s richest man could undermine the party’s credibility and alienate its grassroots base.

Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey wasted no time taking a stand. On NBC’s Meet the Press, Booker declared bluntly, “I would not accept money from Elon Musk for my campaign.” His statement followed reports that Musk was considering pouring millions into Democratic efforts to flip key battleground states and counter the formidable MAGA machine.

Yet, even Booker acknowledged the unique moment at hand. Citing the controversial Republican-led budget bill Musk has condemned as “disastrous for average Americans,” Booker said, “I would be supportive of anybody, including Elon Musk, putting resources forward right now to let more Americans know, sound the alarm, treat this like a Paul Revere moment.”

Booker’s nuanced position highlights the strategic dilemma facing Democratic leadership. On one hand, Musk’s vast resources and social media megaphone could energize opposition to Trump’s most divisive policies. On the other, openly courting a billionaire long associated with right-wing interests risks reinforcing the very image of oligarchic influence progressives have fought to dismantle.

That tension was on full display as Senator Bernie Sanders blasted Musk on CNN’s State of the Union. “Over the years he has developed into a rightwing extremist,” Sanders charged, pointing to Musk’s previous $270 million contribution to Trump’s 2024 campaign. “This is a fight between oligarchs. It’s a fight about power among the few, and it’s really an embarrassment for those of us who believe in democracy and the rule of law.”

Musk’s complicated history with the Democratic Party is no secret. Once a self-described moderate who voted for Barack Obama in 2008, Musk in recent years veered sharply toward the GOP, drawn by promises of deregulation and support for space exploration. His massive donation in 2024 helped fuel Trump’s reelection—until it all unraveled spectacularly.

The rupture came when Musk launched a scathing attack on Trump’s signature “One Big Beautiful” budget proposal, calling it a “disgusting abomination” that would saddle the nation with unsustainable debt. The feud exploded into public view when Musk posted on his social platform X: “In November next year, we fire all politicians who betrayed the American people,” a thinly veiled swipe at Trump’s Republican allies in Congress.

Trump fired back, warning that Musk would face “serious consequences” if he backed Democratic candidates in future elections. The threat has only heightened the stakes—and fueled speculation over which Democratic contender Musk might ultimately support in 2028.

Insiders say Musk is considering several names, though no commitments have been made. New Jersey’s Cory Booker is reportedly on his radar, though Booker’s refusal to accept Musk’s money may close that door. Other potential picks include California Governor Gavin Newsom and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, both seen as pragmatic progressives with broad appeal.

Congressman Ro Khanna of California, a vocal advocate for engaging Musk, recently revealed he had discussed Democratic collaboration with one of Musk’s top advisors. “Having Elon speak out against the irrational tariff policy, against the deficit-exploding Trump bill, and the anti-science and anti-immigrant agenda can help check Trump’s unconstitutional administration,” Khanna told Semafor. “I look forward to Elon turning his fire against MAGA Republicans instead of Democrats in 2026.”

Khanna’s outreach has drawn sharp criticism from progressive Democrats, who remain deeply skeptical of Musk’s motives. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a leading voice on the left, warned on X: “Billionaires buying influence is a threat to democracy—no matter what party they support.”

For Musk, the political calculus is shifting. Last month at a Bloomberg forum in Doha, he vowed to scale back political donations after a bruising stint in the Trump administration, where he was tasked with slashing federal spending and eliminating thousands of government jobs. “In terms of political spending I’m going to do a lot less in the future,” Musk said. “I think I’ve done enough.”

Yet his fierce opposition to Trump’s budget bill has drawn him back into the political arena. By siding with Democrats on this pivotal issue, Musk is positioning himself as an unlikely ally in their campaign to block Trump’s legislative agenda—and possibly defeat him at the ballot box in 2028.

The road ahead is anything but certain. Asked if he agreed with Musk’s assessment of the Trump budget, Booker replied, “I agree that it’s going to saddle this country with trillions of dollars of debt, endanger our entire economy. This is a morally wrong bill. And it’s definitely, definitely an economically wrong bill as well.”

At the same time, Booker cautioned Musk against thinking that fiery tweets alone would suffice. “I welcome Elon Musk, not to my campaign. I welcome him right now, not to sit back and just fire off tweets, to get involved right now in a more substantive way and putting pressure on congresspeople and senators to not do this.”

As Democrats weigh the risks and rewards of Musk’s overtures, they must also confront the dangers of oligarchic influence. Sanders, representing the party’s progressive soul, warned that embracing Musk too readily could erode the party’s integrity. “We are living, increasingly, in an oligarchic society,” Sanders said. “This is not the future we want.”

For Musk, the decision may ultimately come down to personal conviction. “This is not about right or left,” he wrote on X. “It’s about right or wrong.”

As the Democratic Party grapples with this unprecedented opportunity—and risk—one thing is clear: with Elon Musk now firmly opposed to Trump, the 2028 political landscape is poised for unprecedented volatility.