Elon Musk joked that he could relocate his business to space following Democratic victories, according to De Telegraaf. The Dutch newspaper reported the remark on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, framing it as a quip made in the wake of the Democratic wins.
The comment came during a midterm election cycle in which Musk's political spending has been closely watched. According to NRC, Musk donated heavily to Republicans in Texas, and Democrats believe they can turn that spending to their advantage. De Morgen reported that Musk gave a record amount to Republicans during the midterms and asked what is at stake for him.
Coverage of the campaign has also focused on the scale of political money overall. Quotenet reported that roughly $2 billion in political donations went to the midterms, and Nieuwsblad's Liesbeth Van Impe drew conclusions from a bitter campaign marked by heavy spending and fear-mongering, describing Americans as fed up.
Against that backdrop, Musk's remark about moving his business off the planet reads as a light response to a disappointing result for Republicans, though De Telegraaf's report offers no further detail on what prompted it or whether it carried any serious intent.
What to watch next: whether Musk adjusts his political donations or public statements after the Democratic gains, and how Democrats follow through on their stated aim of benefiting from his Texas spending.
