Republican Senator Says GOP Lawmakers Are ‘Ignoring’ Elon Musk

BALLASY: “Let me also ask you about Elon Musk. He’s been putting out today on social media, he wrote that people — that there should be a primary challenge against any Republican who votes in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill. He’s obviously concerned about the deficit and wants all subsidies, fossil fuel and these clean energy subsidies to go away. What’s your response to what he’s saying about the primary challenge?”
Marshall: “Oh, look, I’ll take President Trump’s endorsement over Elon’s any day of the week back home. Look, we need to pass this bill because it helps fulfill President Trump’s agenda. His priorities were to secure the border, bring back prosperity and security. I think if we do those things, if we bring back prosperity and security, we’re going to get reelected. Elon’s continuing his little spat. We’re ignoring him. Let’s get this bill across the finish line.”
BALLASY: “Are you taking it seriously, though? He’s got a lot of money. Putting that behind primary challenges, could it hurt Republicans heading into the midterms?”
Marshall: “I haven’t given it a second thought today. It would be a big speed bump in certain states, in Kansas probably not so much. I think President Trump was wildly popular in most of these states. I think we need to find a way to get Elon back on board. He’s a smart person, brings a lot to our economy. Let’s figure out how to bring Elon back into the fold here.”