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Elon Musk warned Friday, Oct. 30, that a Democratic takeover of Congress and the White House in 2028 could fundamentally change America’s political system, outlining three potential policy changes he believes would establish long-term Democratic control of the federal government.
The billionaire entrepreneur and major Republican political donor identified statehood for Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, expanded legal status for illegal immigrants and an increase in the number of Supreme Court justices as his primary concerns. He argued that Republicans must retain at least 51 Senate seats in 2029 to prevent those developments.
In a lengthy statement published on X, Musk wrote:
“My biggest concern is that if there is a clean sweep by Democrats of the House, Senate and Presidency in 2028, they will: 1. Make DC and Puerto Rico states to gain a strong majority in the Senate. 2. Open the borders and legalize everyone living in America illegally to cement a permanent majority. 3. Increase the size of the Supreme Court to gain an immediate majority. This would result in America becoming a permanent one-party state and the end of democracy in any meaningful sense of the word. All that is needed to ensure this doesn’t happen is 51 Republican senators in 2029. That is why you should vote for Republican senators this election. Other reasons are irrelevant compared to this one.”
Musk followed the statement with another warning: “It would be game over for America.”
His comments came four days before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, when voters will determine control of Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s second term.
Musk’s argument focuses particularly on the Senate because senators elected in 2026 will serve six-year terms extending through 2032. Their votes could therefore affect legislation and presidential appointments during the administration elected in 2028.
The entrepreneur’s first concern involves proposals to admit Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico as states. Each new state would receive two U.S. senators, adding four seats to the chamber.
Democratic lawmakers have supported statehood for Washington, D.C., arguing that its residents should have voting representation in Congress. Puerto Rico’s political status has also been debated for decades, with residents expressing differing preferences for statehood, independence and other arrangements.
Musk contends that admitting both jurisdictions could strengthen Democrats’ position in the Senate. However, the partisan preferences of future senators from either jurisdiction cannot be guaranteed, and statehood would require congressional legislation.
His second concern centers on immigration policy, particularly the possibility that a future Democratic administration could pursue expanded legalization programs for immigrants living in the United States without lawful status.
Musk argued that such policies could provide Democrats with a lasting political advantage. Immigration legalization, however, does not automatically confer U.S. citizenship or voting rights. Individuals generally must complete additional legal requirements before becoming eligible to vote in federal elections.
The third issue concerns the size of the Supreme Court, which currently has nine justices. Congress has the authority to change the number of seats through legislation, although the court’s size has remained unchanged since 1869.
Some Democratic politicians and advocacy organizations have supported expanding the court, citing concerns about its ideological composition and the confirmation process. Others have opposed changing its size, arguing that expansion could undermine judicial independence or encourage future administrations to make further changes.
Musk’s assertion that Democrats would implement all three proposals after a 2028 electoral victory represents his political assessment rather than an established plan agreed upon by the party.
The warning comes as Musk has become one of the Republican Party’s most prominent financial supporters. According to MLive’s Oct. 30 report on his political activity, Musk has committed approximately $445 million to Republican-aligned political efforts during the 2026 election cycle.
His contributions have supported America PAC, Republican congressional committees and organizations working to increase voter turnout. The spending exceeds the approximately $290 million he reportedly contributed to efforts supporting Trump and Republican candidates during the 2024 election.
Musk, who leads Tesla and SpaceX, has become an influential participant in American politics alongside his business activities. Tesla has helped expand the electric vehicle market, while SpaceX has developed reusable rocket technology that has changed commercial space launches and transportation.
His latest political statement also follows a period of disagreements with Trump over federal spending and other administration policies. Despite those disputes, Musk has continued supporting Republican candidates and organizations.
The billionaire confirmed Friday that he had voted early in Texas, reiterating his concern about the possibility of unified Democratic control of the federal government.
His remarks were widely circulated among conservative commentators, who emphasized the potential importance of maintaining a Republican Senate majority beyond Trump’s presidency.
The policy questions Musk raised have been the subject of longstanding congressional debates, but no single election result would automatically establish statehood for additional jurisdictions, legalize all undocumented immigrants or expand the Supreme Court. Each proposal would require separate legal and political action.
The warning nevertheless illustrates the significance Musk places on the current Senate elections, which will determine a substantial portion of the chamber’s membership during the next presidential administration.
With Election Day approaching, Musk has focused his public political advocacy on maintaining Republican representation in the Senate, arguing that the consequences of the 2026 elections could extend well beyond Trump’s remaining term.
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