Elon Musk has made no secret of his ambition to extend his influence into the political arena. In addition to aligning himself with Donald Trump, the billionaire recently attempted to sway the outcome of the Wisconsin election. But the effort backfired when his preferred candidate was soundly defeated. New York actress and activist Cynthia Nixon weighed in on the situation, attributing Musk’s loss to the determination of Democrats and everyday citizens who showed up to vote against what she called his political “machinations.” “Wisconsin Dems don’t f*** around!” she wrote.
Elon Musk had to swallow a bitter pill in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race. The billionaire reportedly poured around $21 million into supporting conservative candidate Brad Schimel—a move that New York icon Cynthia Nixon didn’t hesitate to slam as outright kleptocracy. “How can this be legal, I have no idea?!” Nixon exclaimed.
Fortunately for democracy, Musk didn’t get his way. Liberal judge Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel with a decisive 10-point lead. Rather than discourage voters, Musk’s heavy-handed tactics actually energized Democrats, turning his involvement into a rallying cry.
Once news of the billionaire’s role in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race went public, supporters mobilized—many even donating to help counter his influence. “Wisconsin cannot be bought. Our democracy is not for sale. And when we fight, we win,” posted Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren on X.
The New York actress echoed that sentiment, quoting Judge Crawford and writing, “Wisconsin stood up and said loudly that justice does not have a price. Our courts aren’t for sale.” Indeed, the Democrats’ victory in Wisconsin proved that all hope is not lost. Even in a political climate where powerful individuals, like Musk, try to manipulate the system for their own gain, everyday citizens can still rise up, defend their rights, and fight for the future of the country.
Many echoed Nixon’s sentiment, celebrating the Democrats’ victory in Wisconsin. “She’s right. And we all need to keep saying it. Don’t give in to complacency or hopelessness. Fight,” one Redditor commented. Others praised Nixon for using her platform to speak out and raise awareness about the importance of civic engagement.
Some users directly criticized Elon Musk for attempting to influence the election with his wealth. “If Democrats do not prosecute him for his election crimes, then Democrats have learned nothing. They let Trump off the hook for four years, and he came back with a vengeance. If the Dems go, ‘We won! No harm, no foul,’ then he will just keep doing it,” one commenter warned.
