Musk warns Dems could make DC and Puerto Rico states, expand SCOTUS if they sweep 2028 elections
WASHINGTON, DC: Elon Musk warned that Democrats could pursue major changes if they win control of the House, Senate, and presidency in 2028. The tech billionaire suggested that a Democratic trifecta could lead to statehood for Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico, an expansion of the Supreme Court, as well as changes to immigration policy.
Musk argued that the moves could help Democrats establish long-term political control. He urged voters to support Republican Senate candidates in the upcoming midterm elections, saying that maintaining a Republican majority in the Senate would be key to preventing the changes he described.
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.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 30, 2026
Elon Musk outlines three concerns about a Democratic sweep in 2028
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk outlined his worries: “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."
He claimed that the changes "would result in America becoming a permanent one-party state and the end of democracy in any meaningful sense of the word."
Musk said that having 51 Republican senators in 2029 would be enough to stop the changes he warned about. “That is why you should vote for Republican senators this election. Other reasons are irrelevant compared to this one,” the SpaceX CEO stressed.
In a subsequent tweet, the world's richest man declared, "It would be game over for America."
Donald Trump Jr and Nancy Mace back Elon Musk's warning
Musk's post drew support from several prominent Republican figures, including Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of President Donald Trump, and South Carolina Rep Nancy Mace.
💯💯💯 Pay attention folks.
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) October 30, 2026
Trump Jr urged people to pay attention to Musk's warning in a brief response on X.
YES. This is exactly what they will do. They’ve said as much for years. Statehood for DC & Puerto Rico. Blanket amnesty. Court packing. Permanent one-party rule. Vote Republican. Everything else is secondary.
— Nancy Mace (@NancyMace) October 30, 2026
“YES,” Mace wrote in a post on X. “This is exactly what they will do. They’ve said as much for years. Statehood for DC & Puerto Rico. Blanket amnesty. Court packing. Permanent one-party rule.”
“Vote Republican,” Mace added. “Everything else is secondary.”
She also agreed with Musk's assessment and said Democrats had discussed the policies he listed for years. She specifically pointed to DC and Puerto Rico statehood, broad immigration amnesty, and expanding the Supreme Court.
Please Read This
— Dan Bongino (@dbongino) October 30, 2026
“Please Read This,” former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Deputy Director Dan Bongino wrote in response to Musk's X post.
Musk's warning comes as Republicans and Democrats focus on the upcoming November 3 midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress.
