
Sen. Cory Booker said Sunday he would not accept campaign donations from tech mogul Elon Musk but urged the former Trump adviser to “get involved right now in a more substantive way” in Democrats’ push against the sweeping GOP-backed spending bill. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. “This bill is disastrous for our long-term economy,” Booker said on NBC News’ “Meet the Press.” “This is an American issue, and I welcome Elon Musk not to my campaign.
Main Idea: Sen. Cory Booker said he would not take campaign money from Elon Musk, while urging Musk to help pressure lawmakers against the GOP-backed spending bill.
Key Points:
The fight over the spending bill could deepen political conflict and make it harder for Congress to act on taxes, Medicaid, and food aid that affect households.
Booker’s refusal of Musk’s money may reassure voters that campaign messages are less likely to be shaped by one rich donor.
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