Clinton demands Musk probe, warns Trump will spiral if Democrats win midterms

Hillary Clinton called for a federal investigation into Elon Musk on Monday, accusing the billionaire of manipulating data to interfere in US elections. Speaking on ABC's The View, the former Secretary of State said a new Congress starting January must "hold these people accountable" — pointing to Musk's roughly $470 million in midterm spending and $290 million during the 2024 cycle. Clinton predicted Donald Trump "is going to get even more out of control" if Democrats capture both chambers, describing a cornered president who will "lash out."

The backdrop: Trump appointed Musk as a senior adviser co-leading the now-disbanded Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). On the eve of today's midterms, Trump warned Democrats would "wipe out" his administration's work, while dismissing the $30 billion Iran conflict as "peanuts" and a "very soft war." Iranian state media reported five explosions on Qeshm Island from US strikes, and the IRGC claims it downed an American MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.

For Nigerians, this isn't distant noise. US political chaos moves global markets — affecting oil prices, dollar liquidity, and tech platforms like X that Nigerian businesses rely on. A Trump meltdown or Democratic sweep reshapes US-Africa policy, trade terms, and visa regimes. Musk's ownership of X adds another layer: his political spending could influence content moderation policies impacting Nigerian users.

With Musk's $470 million midterm bet and Trump's volatility, how should Nigerian founders, investors, and professionals position for whatever Washington delivers next?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/03/hillary-clinton-backs-elon-musk-probe-offers-prediction-about-trump/