Elon Musk Backs Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader

Elon Musk throws his support behind Senator Rick Scott of Florida to lead the GOP in the Senate.

Musk posted on X (formerly Twitter): "Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader!"

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Musk conducted a poll on X, asking his followers who should be the next Senate Majority Leader. Scott won with 65.5% of the vote.

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The race to replace Mitch McConnell as Senate Majority Leader is intensifying, with Scott, Cornyn, and Thune in the running.

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Musk has used his wealth and platform to sway political decisions before, notably backing Trump in previous elections.

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While Trump hasn't endorsed a candidate, he hinted that the next Senate Majority Leader should support his recess appointments, a sentiment shared by Scott, Cornyn, and Thune.

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Republican senators will vote in a secret ballot for their next leader this Wednesday. The outcome will shape the GOP's direction in the Senate.

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As the GOP prepares to take control of the Senate, the leadership battle between Rick Scott, John Cornyn, and John Thune is about to begin.

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Follow the latest news on X and Business Insider for updates on who will lead the Senate in 2025.

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