Musk replies to warning he could face jail if Democrats win midterms

Elon Musk responded "Message received" to journalist Kara Swisher's warning that he could face legal jeopardy if Democrats regain control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, potentially resuming paused investigations into his businesses. Swisher argued on The Bulwark that Musk halted roughly half a dozen probes into his companies under the Trump administration, but that Democrats would likely restart them if they flip the House and Senate. She also cited his access to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and related contracts as a "big payday," while Musk separately quipped that Swisher "really wants to go to prison." In a related post, Senator Bernie Sanders criticized Musk's political spending, stating his super PACs have spent over $400 million to influence the midterms, framing the issue as a threat to democracy from oligarchic influence.