Musk warns Democrats over potential congressional probes

Elon Musk warned Democrats that he would pursue people he believes are directing efforts against him, responding to reporting that senior Democratic lawmakers are considering investigations into his businesses if they regain control of Congress. Musk posted on X on Wednesday: “Live by the sword, die by the sword.” He added that he would find out who was “really pulling the strings” and “come for them, not just their puppets.” His post was a response to an article about potential Democratic-led congressional probes. Musk did not identify whom he believed was directing them. The reported discussions are preliminary. No investigation has been formally announced, and the proposed oversight remains conditional on Democrats winning control of Congress in the November 3 midterm elections. The reporting does not establish that Musk or his companies have been found to have committed wrongdoing. The potential inquiries could examine Musk’s government work and the relationships between federal agencies and his companies, including SpaceX and Tesla. Democrats have raised concerns about possible conflicts of interest tied to government contracts and Musk’s role in the Department of...